Head of Technological Enablement - Cape Town, South Africa - 1-Grid

1-Grid

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

We are seeking a highly organized and disciplined Technical Operations Leader to effectively manage, direct motivate our dynamic technical teams including the development team, sysadmin team, and advanced technical support.

Job Purpose

Key Performance Areas/Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the daytoday operations of the development team, sysadmin team, and advanced technical support team, assess current operations and evaluate areas for improvement across the customer life cycle.
Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
Establish and maintain clear metrics for measuring team performance and progress.
Hold team members accountable for meeting quality and quantity standards, as well as deadlines. Resolve and escalate issues, conflicts and misalignment within the teams as needed.
Provide guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of technical operations with overall business objectives.

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Infrastructure and scalability: Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, as well as managing and optimising infrastructure.

Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve team performance and capabilities. Identifies
new technology solutions and works closely with business owner to forecast future needs.

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Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans. These plans minimize downtime during crises and safeguard data integrity. Being prepared for the unexpected is essential.
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Equipment life cycle management: ensuring the decommissioning and disposal of outdated and obsolete equipment.

Ensures that infrastructure service platforms and/or software are efficiently utilised, the cost to operate and support the platforms aligns with business expectations and that all regulatory and compliance requirements for all platforms.
Partner with different lines of Business and Channels to deliver an integrated roadmap for the delivery of automation capabilities on projects.
Have input and oversight of product strategy and its alignment to overall business strategy, monitor product performance against technological advancements, customer needs and market trends.

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Security and Risk Management: Implement and oversee security best practices to safeguard company assets and data.
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Vendor Relationships: Manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance and alignment with organizational objectives.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Proven experience of at least 5 years in a technical operations management role, preferably in a fastpaced tech environment.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and infrastructure management.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
Experience working with crossfunctional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and continuous improvement processes.
Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, PMBOK) is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Collaborative and inclusive work culture.

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