It-head of Applications Delivery

2 weeks ago

East Rand, South Africa Buzzblock Recruitment Full time
IT - Head of Applications Delivery

Key Responsibilities:


The responsibility of the Head of Projects is to manage the complete portfolio of IT Applications and Development Projects across the Value Group.

This includes management of resources including business analysts, developers, project managers and Applications support staff to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within budget and with the appropriate benefits to the business.

In addition to management of the programme, the job will also entail hands-on project management of certain complex projects that are key to the business.


Role & Responsibilities:
Managing the overall IT programme of projects including planning and organisation, management of quality, risk management, benefits management
Manage complex projects where required
Chair the project steering committee
Document and manage project scope and schedule
Facilitate workshops with business users in order to gather requirements, generate ideas and validate designs
Identify and manage project dependencies
Identify and communicate project risks
Identify and suggest appropriate solutions to solve business challenges
Liaise with senior business stakeholders to enable appropriate solution delivery
Manage external vendors in the delivery of project related deliverables
Liaise with new external customers and partners in the integration of appropriate systems to facilitate automation of business processes
Manage external vendors delivery and monthly billing
Budget and track spend
Maintain professional conduct
Assist in relevant operations/operational functions as required
Ensure dress code is in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures
Maintain housekeeping standards on a daily basis
Ensure standards of Health and Safety are maintained

Minimum Requirements:
At least a 3 year related degree (B.Comp.
Sci, B.Eng) or diploma or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification.
Supply chain and/or logistics experience an advantage
At least 5 years' experience in managing complex projects across large organisations
Understanding of IT infrastructure architecture will be an advantage
Good computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
Experience in facilitating workshops with business users in order to gather requirements, generate ideas and validate designs
Extensive commercial awareness
Related project management qualification would be advantageous
Proficiency in MS Project
Knowledge of and exposure to Business Process Reengineering
Sound knowledge of organisational transformation and change management processes (strategies and plans for communications, stakeholder management, training, etc.)
No criminal record

Skills Required:
Service delivery orientated (possess sense of urgency)
Ability to find structure in an unstructured environment (ability to adapt work methods to situation at hand, while maintaining basic principles and standards)
Able to compile a project plan (including costs, deadlines and resources) to optimise production
Able to do technical maintenance on a project
Able to manage a project team towards the attainment of set project objectives

Personal Attributes:
Service delivery orientated (possess sense of urgency)
Ability to find structure in an unstructured environment (ability to adapt work methods to situation at hand, while maintaining basic principles and standards)
Able to compile a project plan (including costs, deadlines and resources) to optimise production
Able to do technical maintenance on a project
Able to manage a project team towards the attainment of set project objectives

Remuneration Package:

  • R1.4 mil CTC per annum (Includes Benefits)
**(Include relevant Qualifications)

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