Group Infrastructure

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Nandos Careers Full time

As our Global Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) Lead, you will be accountable for managing a network of third-party relationships, including those with our Croatian-based Microsoft partner (SPAN) and our outsourced South African-based Service Desk partner (DSG), ensuring essential services are delivered efficiently and effectively to our global markets.


Your objectives will include creating and developing a community of interest around Infrastructure and Operations (I&O), ensuring active engagement from our four main markets (South Africa, UK and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand and North America.

Additionally, you will spearhead the integration of I&O processes within South Africa (either with partners, or via the local market Tech teams) on behalf of the market CIO's and develop a roadmap for further service migration where it makes sense to do so from an operational, commercial and/or changing lives perspective.


You will work very closely with the CTO of South Africa to build the capability to cost effectively service Nando's global technology operations.


You will work very closely and as a peer of the in-market service leads to create a collation of support for your proposals.

You will need to balance local market needs with cross market global needs through consultation, collaboration, thought leadership, empathy, drive, and determination.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Relevant degree or equivalent NQF level 7 and above in information technology or Computer Science is required
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools
  • Possession of relevant certifications such as ITIL, or Six Sigma would be advantageous
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity where persuasion and relationships are just as important as direction and task.
  • Able to fully embrace and support the unique Nando's culture
  • Cultural alignment is vital.
  • Selfmotivated and selfdirecting comfortable working with remote management.
  • Comfortable working in a global environment with people based in other countries and across time zones.
  • Experience of working in a multinational company
  • Proven track record in managing outsourced service desks and nurturing thirdparty relationships within a global context.
  • Thorough understanding of Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) processes and methodologies.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to establish rapport and influence stakeholders across various levels.
  • Demonstrated leadership acumen, showcasing a history of driving change and delivering results.
  • Strategic mindset with the capability to develop and execute longterm plans in alignment with business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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Third-Party Relationship Management:

  • Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with thirdparty partners to uphold service level agreements (SLAs) and performance standards.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and collaborate with vendors to drive continual enhancements.
  • Continually ensure value for money in all services being delivered.
  • Lead the negotiations for third party contracts from time to time, ensuring competitive cost assessments and benchmarking.
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Community Engagement and sustaining culture

  • Establish and nurture a community of interest focused on Infrastructure and Operations, promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange among global Markets.
  • Create a willing coalition across markets to drive further service consolidation into South Africa where it makes sense to do so from an operational, commercial and/or changing lives perspective.
  • Drive enthusiasm and involvement in the vision to embed I&O processes in South Africa.
  • Maintain and extend the unique Nando's culture into our South African delivery partner, maintaining contact with the teams and making them feel part of the Nando's family.
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Vision Implementation and innovation

  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders to grasp business requirements and translate them into actionable strategies.
  • Encourage the adoption of industry best practices and standards across business units to optimize operations.
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Roadmap Development:

  • Formulate and lead the deployment of a strategic roadmap of initiatives for migrating additional services to South Africa where it makes sense to do so, aligning with overarching business goals, and backed with robust business cases. Obtaining the buying from Market CIO's and working with them to ensure a smooth and effective transition.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to streamline operations and bolster service delivery.
  • Continually review operations, process and capability to ensure the costeffective deployment of labour. Taking every opportunity to drive continuous service improvement.
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Global Service Management:

  • Ensure compliance with global service management standards and protocols, encompassing incident management, problem resolution, ch

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