Head: Digital Business Transitioning

The role ensuresalignment of digital programmes with business strategy, embeds agile ways of working, andsupports the delivery of modern solutions that enhance efficiency, customer experience, andcompetitiveness. The incumbent acts as a catalyst for innovation, future-readiness, andsustainable digital adoption across the Bank.The role is accountable for developing, maintaining and overseeing the effective execution ofthe the company Digital Business Strategy an actionable plan that orchestrates both the frontandback-stage assets of the company, balancing short- and longer-term initiatives to fueltechnology-led business transformation, digital innovation that wows stakeholders, andsustainable business growth. The key areas of responsibility of the Digital Business Strategist include: Diagnosing the state of our market, business and technology capabilitiesDeveloping a digital business vision and blueprint for our desired future stateDeveloping a bold, yet achievable implementation plan Key Performance Areas Diagnosing the state of our market, business and technology capabilities Analysing the the company business value chain and strategy, reported performance and highlevelbusiness operating modelCollating, contextualizing and analysing relevant industry, customer & competitor insights identifying digital strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threatsInterviewing leadership / management stakeholders in key business portfoliosAnalysing the state of our product / brand portfolio and customer experiencesEvaluating current and planned digital initiativesReviewing business and technology architecture (systems / data)Reviewing our technology operating model and capabilitiesEvaluating our digital governance, risk & compliance capabilitiesEvaluate the digital readiness of our peopleIdentifying pockets of digital excellence & surface risksAnalysing our use of digital partners & technology service providers Developing a digital business vision and blueprint for our desired future state: Facilitating strategy setting, visioning and/or ideation workshops and experiences with key stakeholdersSummarizing key industry, customer and competitor insightsDeveloping digital business end-game, growth hypothesis, vision & principlesCrafting a digital business blueprintDefining the digital product blueprint and opportunitiesOutlining business and technology platform design principlesDeveloping a digital architecture blueprintDeveloping digital people blueprint & principlesDesigning future state technology capabilities and the delivery ecosystem including sourcing model Developing a bold, yet achievable implementation plan: Defining and sequencing digital business transformation initiativesOutlining a high-level digital business investment plan (quantitative and qualitative benefits case)Developing a digital business implementation plan Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Build partnerships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on digital initiatives.Engage external partners, vendors, and industry networks for innovation opportunities.Act as a change ambassador to drive cultural adoption of digital solutions. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure governance and risk management are embedded in digital programmesMonitor compliance with PFMA, IT policies, and cybersecurity frameworks.Provide oversight for ethical use of emerging technologies. Preferred Minimum Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or Information Technology and /or business and/or related fieldsInternational professional certifications relevant to the review / assessment / audit of technology and/or business processes such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).Proven Digital strategy development skillsProven experience leading and implementing digital transformation projectsProficiency in crafting digital business investment (quantative and qualitative business case)Track record in applying agile methodologies within large organisationsExperience in c-suite stakeholder management and cross-functional collaborationHigh proficiency in executive reporting and engagingExperience in shifting mindsets Critical Competencies Research and Synthesis SkillsAnalytical and Problem solving skillsProven Digital strategy development skillsProficiency in crafting digital business investment (quantatiove and qualitative business case)Workshop facilitation skills (especially at c-suite and board level)Interviewing skills for infromation gathering (especially at c-suite and board level)Experience in startegy consulting capacity either internally within an organisation and an external consultant)Exeprience in c-suite role (especially multinational and/or technology/data company) would be advantageousExperience in shifting mindsets to enable digital transformationHigh profieciency in executive reporting Additional Requirements Expected to take on more work as and when requiredExtended hours as and when required.Travel as and when required