Head of Digital Transformation - Sandton, South Africa - HR Genie

HR Genie

Verified Company

Sandton, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Review, develop, implement, manage and review the companys digital strategy in line with organizational values, business objectives and priorities

Implement an environment of digital innovation and best practice, ensuring the use of technologies for the benefit of stakeholders. Maintain strong knowledge of emerging external trends in digital technology solutions
Lead the organization in maximizing the opportunities of digital working cultures by shaping the skills, processes, people and tools we use to deliver the business objectives. Create and imbed a prioritization approach to develop a roadmap for innovation with the relevant processes, tools and metrics to support business objectives and new growth opportunities
Lead a team that project manages and delivers digital solutions using a range of techniques to responsively and effectively pilot and where applicable, successfully implement the platforms
Problem solves with the needs of the end customer in consideration at all times, ensuring solutions deliver and enhance their experience
Effectively manages the team to drive engagement, performance management, teamwork and flexibility
Acts as coach/mentor to team members and supports each individuals development
Program manages the overall digital implementation plan to ensure all technology solutions are project managed effectively, are delivered on time and within cost. Supports Team members to ensure they identify risks, contingency plans and engage with stakeholders for effective collaboration
Works closely with internal Procurement Team to negotiate relevant digital solutions and services with external vendors. This will include negotiation of costs, contracts, services etc

Requirements:

Business IT or Computer Science degree, related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Proven track record in a senior management digital transformation position within a multinational company
10+ years digitalization experience, 5+ years Project Management experience and proven track record on delivering complex projects
Experience of having designed, implemented and evaluated organizational transformation digital solutions and has delivered large scale change that added value to the organization
Highly effective change agent who engages with senior stakeholders to deliver the digital program to the organization.
Benchmarking skills and identifies best practice and knowledge of the digital landscape of organizations
High degree of budget management experience associated with digital technology design and its adaptation
Has strong relationships with approved vendors and with software suppliers of digital services to ensure effective delivery of digital technologies/system