Senior Head of IT (FTC12 - 18 months)

A multinational company with a presence in new and emerging markets based in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Head of IT, to join their team on a fixed-term contract for 12 -18 months.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing vision and leadership for all technology initiatives for end-to-end IT-related platforms, systems, and services. Ensuring the successful development, implementation and support of the overall business strategies whilst leading multidisciplinary teams. You will be reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, as the subject matter expert to ensure growth and commitment to the business.

Key qualifications for the Senior Head of IT:

• Master's in business administration preferred
• 7 years of IT Management experience minimum
• Experience with SAP beneficial
• Enterprise resource planning management experience
• Commercial experience preferred

Duties of the Senior Head of IT shall include but are not limited to:

• Actively participate in the strategic and operational decision-making processes of the organisation
• Lead IT planning and innovation, prioritise initiatives, and manage current and future IT systems
• Develop and maintain a suitable IT structure and set departmental goals and procedures
• Identify cost-effective IT investments and assess associated risks
• Manage IT budgets, contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Coordinate stakeholder consultation for defining business and systems requirements
• Approve and prioritise projects related to technology implementations
• Review contracts and pursue master agreements for hardware and software
• Establish and communicate plans, policies, and standards aligned with Group IT Standards for IT system acquisition, implementation, and operation
• Ensure continuous IT service delivery, establish control over information systems, stay updated on industry trends, and foster strategic relationships
• Advise on technology decisions, supervise IT staff, position the business unit as a world-class organisation, and implement cost-effective ICT solutions
• Drive agile ICT environment, develop a motivated team, establish management framework, ensure financial management, and maintain validation compliance
• Actively participate in the Global Leadership Team
• Support Global Centres of Excellence in establishing standardised IT processes, demonstrating value through economies of scale

Key personal skills for the Senior head of IT:

• Performance Driven
• Lead and influence others
• Accountability and ownership

If you are interested in embracing this challenge, we encourage you to reach out and explore further. this position is particularly well-suited for individuals who are available to start immediately or within a short notice period.