Position Title: Senior Solutions Delivery Manager
Job ID: 3697
Project Location: Johannesburg
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: R800k p/a
Academic Qualification/s: Degree in Information
Systems, Computer Science
Industrial Qualification/s: Commercial Banking essential
Background Information:
The Manager Solutions Delivery is
responsible for leading a team of software developers and database
administrators in order to create and maintain software solutions. The
Manager Solution Delivery will also be
the custodian of the application and integration architecture of the Company.
The Manager Solution Architecture must
not only understand the Business sufficiently in order to translate requirement
into solutions, but also understands the complexities and restrictions of IT in
order to convey these back to Business.
Minimum competencies
x Application, business intelligence and integration architecture South African Banking industry
architecture definition, design, build, deployment, frameworks, principles,
security, etc.
x Non functional requirements
x Project methodology
understanding of basic project methodology and principles, working in
teams, drafting project plans, resource management, etc.
x Hand on software development and testing designs, coding, unit testing, documentation,
etc.
x SDLC methodology waterfall,
prototyping, rapid application development, etc.
x Software selection and implementation frameworks, standards, technology platforms,
etc.
x Infrastructure selectionn technology platforms, operating systems,
hardware platforms, networks, etc.
x Database administration ERDs, modelling, governance, housekeeping, etc.
x Processes source code control, build process, testing, release
management, roll back, integration, requirements traceability, etc.
x Leadership technical leadership, responsibility, authority, steering
teams, etc.
x Breadth of experience other industries, bespoke vs. CoTS solutions, etc.
x Practices and standards architecture and coding standards, governance,
templates, quality assurance, etc.
x Research and development how do
you stay abreast of technological advancements
Responsibilities
x Lead and manage a team of software developers and architects.
x Establish proper governance standards for the Solutions Delivery
capability.
x Develop, implement and ensure compliance to methodologies and processes
appropriate for the effective and efficient functioning of the Solutions
Delivery function as well as integration into the methodologies and processes
br /> oof the rest of the IT teams.
x Stay abreast of best practices and / or new developments in Solutions
Delivery and related disciplines and drive adoption as deemed appropriate.
x Coach and mentor team members in the disciplines and work methods
required to comply to agreed
methodologies and processes.
x Ensure quality of all analysis work performed by the Solutions Delivery
team.
x Ensure that quality data models, architectures as well as code are
produced and maintained.
x Produce or involved in creation of and sign off on the following
artefacts
o ERDs br /> o Integration designs
o Technical designs
o Architecture designs
o Security designs
o Database designs
o Test packs
&
Establish and build relationships with business owners and stakeholders.
Build in depth understanding of the business as well as a solid understanding
of the supporting IT solutions in order to add value to the business owners.
x Be instrumental in the prioritisation of business initiatives ,projects
or otherwise, and facilitate the resolution of conflicting business priorities.
x Ensure that business owners remain up to date in terms of the status of
their initiatives throughout the various stages of the delivery lifecycle.
x Foster and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with other
IT teams in order to ensure end to end
IT delivery.
x Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and champion collective
IT solutions i.e. selling the solution to the business.
x Prepare and manage Solutions Delivery budgets in support of business
goals and ensure consistent expenditure against plans over the financial year.
x Ensure appropriate resource capacity in the Solutions Delivery team
including appropriate skills, experience, succession planning and job shadowing
of critical resources.
x Ensure equitable work load allocation and demand management.
x Manage performance of the team including recognition and reward,
performance contracts, personal
development plans, disciplinary procedures, etc.
x Participate in development of overall IT strategy in support of business
objectives with particular focus on
operational and service excellence.
x Ensure adherence to IT policies and procedures.
x Manage a diverse compliment of external service providers.
x Engage and interact with SABAs parent company in Greece National Bank of
Greece on an as needed basis.
Experience
x Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or other relevant
discipline from accredited institutions.
x Experience in financial markets, specifically Commercial Banking
essential.
x A minimum of 15 years solid experience of Solutions Delivery in a complex
and heterogeneous IT environment.
x A minimum of 5 years solid
management experience working in a multi disciplinary team, fostering
collaboration and teamwork.
x Good working knowledge of project management practices and principles.
x Deep experience in both developing new software as well as maintaining
software.
x Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring staff and /or
colleagues.
x Solid experience in interacting with internal and external customers with
demonstrated customer service
orientation.
x Understanding of the South African Banking regulatory landscape, e.g.
PASA, NPS, NCR, FIC, PCHs, SARB, etc. and
it is associated guidelines and requirements.
x Primary technology platform
Microsoft.
Skills
x Demonstrated leadership and effective people skills.
x Demonstrated ability to think in terms of business outcomes or results.
x Strong facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and
assertiveness skills to facilitate interactions.
x Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise, coordinate and manage multiple,
and often conflicting, initiatives.
x Demonstrated ability to remain calm and focused under pressure in a
highly stressful environment.
x Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships
x Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a matrix structure.
x Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
x Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills. Must be
able to communicate effectively with all
levels of the organization, external business partners and vendors.
x Results oriented with emphasis on expansion and application of business
and technical knowledge.
x Flexibility to work in a changing, fast paced environment.
Personality traits
x Possess a strong work ethic and sense of urgency
x Service delivery and outcomes driven
x Possess a high level of energy and enthusiasm
x Delivery oriented
x Team player
x Self starter
x Risk aware
x Unquestionable ethics and integrity
x Go the extra mile
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