IT Delivery Manager

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: JHB003025-KM-1

Exciting IT Delivery Manager role in Gauteng

Duties & Responsibilities

Our client is a leading financial services and investment management organisation with a strong footprint across Africa and selected global markets. The business is highly regarded for its focus on innovation digital transformation and the delivery of secure scalable technology solutions within a regulated environment.

Technology is a key enabler of the organisations strategy supporting business growth operational efficiency and enhanced customer experience. The environment offers exposure to complex enterprise systems diverse stakeholders and large-scale IT initiatives making it an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Delivery Manager.

Expressions of interest are welcomed. Send your CV to

Duties:

Drive continuous improvement across actuarial processes with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
Drive end-to-end technology delivery by coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders to implement scalable solutions.
Partner with business and technology owners to manage scope prioritisation and delivery cadence aligned to strategic objectives.
Ensure delivery readiness by aligning work intake with team capacity managing velocity and overseeing iterative system delivery.
Identify manage and resolve risks issues dependencies and cross-team impediments impacting delivery.
Establish and maintain delivery artefacts covering planning architecture resourcing budgeting governance and change management.
Ensure alignment with IT policies standards and governance while managing environments and integration boundaries.
Drive continuous improvement by managing technical debt improving delivery maturity and uplifting quality standards.
Oversee legacy system constraints and decommissioning activities in line with technology roadmaps.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
A bachelors degree in IT Computer Science Engineering or a related field is required.
Professional certifications in enterprise architecture or relevant technology frameworks and methodologies are a plus.

Experience:

Proven experience managing software development or delivery teams including leading technical teams.
Hands-on experience in database management or software development roles.
Experience in environments requiring quality validation and adherence to standards.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
Demonstrated responsibility for delivering results in fast-paced dynamic environments.
Solid business acumen to align technology delivery with business objectives.
Experience in the insurance industry is advantageous.
Knowledge of Project Management principles and methodologies.
Familiarity with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Practical experience with Agile development principles is highly desirable.
Project management experience is an asset.

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication interpersonal and relationship-building abilities with stakeholders and users.
Sound decision-making problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Ability to prioritize effectively and work well under pressure.
Innovative and focused on creating value through solutions.
Collaborative team player who contributes positively to group objective.

If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

Package & Remuneration

R- R- Annually

Required Experience:

Manager

Reference: JHB003025-KM-1Exciting IT Delivery Manager role in GautengDuties & ResponsibilitiesOur client is a leading financial services and investment management organisation with a strong footprint across Africa and selected global markets. The business is highly regarded for its focus on innovati...