Location: Cape Town
Salary: Competitive
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in data analytics and digital operations partnering with major organisations to reinvent business models and accelerate growth. With a strong heritage grounded in innovation and integrity they operate across six continents and support leading brands in insurance healthcare financial services media retail and more.
Why Join Them
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that champions AI-led transformation and invests heavily in cutting-edge technology. Youll play a key role in guiding large-scale platform transitions collaborating with senior stakeholders and shaping next-generation digital capabilities. If youre passionate about building impactful solutions and driving strategic change this environment offers true scope for progression.
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Transition & Platform Deployment Lead to oversee end-to-end platform implementations for major enterprise customers. Youll partner with business leaders manage Agile delivery and ensure seamless platform transitions while articulating the business case and value proposition behind each solution. From defining project scope to managing risks delivering within budget and supporting clients post-go-live youll be pivotal in delivering successful outcomes. A key part of the role will also involve supporting new business pursuits developing transition roadmaps and contributing to thought leadership content.
Requirements and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with business leaders sponsors and key stakeholders to drive adoption of transition initiatives.
- Lead end-to-end platform transitions including planning execution and post-deployment support using Agile methodologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition existing client platforms to new solutions clearly communicating value and business benefits.
- Develop and maintain sprint backlogs project plans timelines and resource allocations.
- Integrate automation analytics re-engineering and domain expertise into product solutions to create best-in-class offerings.
- Ensure all transitions meet service level agreements and proactively manage risks through Agile frameworks.
- Lead governance and reporting to internal leadership and client teams ensuring delivery meets scope budget and quality expectations.
- Stay current with emerging technologies including Generative AI machine learning mobility and dynamic analytics and understand their applications in platform development.
- Support client visits and demonstrations related to new platform deployments.
- Provide transition solutions and strategic roadmaps for new deals and pursuits.
- Contribute to thought leadership including white papers collateral development and best-practice showcases.
- Maintain and grow professional knowledge through continuous learning and networking.
Key Requirements
- 12 years total experience including at least 8 years in project management with proven results in platform deployment or transitions.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex solutions from concept to completion; project management certification preferred.
- Strong preference for experience within the insurance or healthcare sectors.
- Proven capability in packaging and presenting solutions to stakeholders and clients.
- Willingness to work in a 24/7 environment.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Location: Cape TownSalary: CompetitiveAbout the CompanyOur client is a global leader in data analytics and digital operations partnering with major organisations to reinvent business models and accelerate growth. With a strong heritage grounded in innovation and integrity they operate across six con...
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Competitive
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in data analytics and digital operations partnering with major organisations to reinvent business models and accelerate growth. With a strong heritage grounded in innovation and integrity they operate across six continents and support leading brands in insurance healthcare financial services media retail and more.
Why Join Them
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that champions AI-led transformation and invests heavily in cutting-edge technology. Youll play a key role in guiding large-scale platform transitions collaborating with senior stakeholders and shaping next-generation digital capabilities. If youre passionate about building impactful solutions and driving strategic change this environment offers true scope for progression.
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Transition & Platform Deployment Lead to oversee end-to-end platform implementations for major enterprise customers. Youll partner with business leaders manage Agile delivery and ensure seamless platform transitions while articulating the business case and value proposition behind each solution. From defining project scope to managing risks delivering within budget and supporting clients post-go-live youll be pivotal in delivering successful outcomes. A key part of the role will also involve supporting new business pursuits developing transition roadmaps and contributing to thought leadership content.
Requirements and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with business leaders sponsors and key stakeholders to drive adoption of transition initiatives.
- Lead end-to-end platform transitions including planning execution and post-deployment support using Agile methodologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition existing client platforms to new solutions clearly communicating value and business benefits.
- Develop and maintain sprint backlogs project plans timelines and resource allocations.
- Integrate automation analytics re-engineering and domain expertise into product solutions to create best-in-class offerings.
- Ensure all transitions meet service level agreements and proactively manage risks through Agile frameworks.
- Lead governance and reporting to internal leadership and client teams ensuring delivery meets scope budget and quality expectations.
- Stay current with emerging technologies including Generative AI machine learning mobility and dynamic analytics and understand their applications in platform development.
- Support client visits and demonstrations related to new platform deployments.
- Provide transition solutions and strategic roadmaps for new deals and pursuits.
- Contribute to thought leadership including white papers collateral development and best-practice showcases.
- Maintain and grow professional knowledge through continuous learning and networking.
Key Requirements
- 12 years total experience including at least 8 years in project management with proven results in platform deployment or transitions.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex solutions from concept to completion; project management certification preferred.
- Strong preference for experience within the insurance or healthcare sectors.
- Proven capability in packaging and presenting solutions to stakeholders and clients.
- Willingness to work in a 24/7 environment.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
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