Executive Head: Software Applications

2 months ago

Edenvale, South Africa Motus Corporation Full time

M-Sure is a world leader in its field of specialization, offering a variety of financial products for motor vehicles. M-Sure’s mission is to creatively solve problems and add value to people by ensuring **Mobility for Good**. As part of the Motus Group, a leading JSE-listed company in the Automotive Industry, M-Sure’s performance is driven by three keystones**:Leaders**, **Innovation**, and **Customer Champions**.

M-Sure seeks a highly skilled and experienced **Executive Head: Software Applications** to lead a critical transition in core operating software and optimize the broader technology environment, including software delivery, networks, and infrastructure, in collaboration with central IT teams.

**Position Overview**:
To focus on both **strategic** and **operational leadership** in software development, driving innovation, and ensuring seamless integration with business processes.

**Specific Role Responsibilities**:
**1. Software Development and Management**
- Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring that software solutions align with business objectives and meet regulatory and industry standards.
- Implement DevOps best practices, including agile project management, CI/CD, automation, monitoring, and rapid delivery of software services.
- Collaborate with central IT and infrastructure teams to maintain optimal system performance.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in software development processes and technologies**.**

**2. Vendor & Partnership Management**
- Manage relationships with software vendors, ensuring they deliver high-quality solutions and meet service level agreements (SLAs).
- Evaluate and select vendors based on strategic goals, securing favorable terms in contract negotiations.
- Build strategic partnerships with technology providers to leverage new innovations and enhance the organization’s technology stack.

**3. **Strategic Leadership & Innovation**
- Lead the organization’s digital transformation initiatives, identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and software innovations.
- Ensure that software development efforts are in sync with business processes, aiming for seamless integration across systems.

**4. Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-functional Collaboration**
- Engage with key stakeholders across departments (e.g., Claims, Finance, Policy Admin, Customer Services, Product Office) to understand their needs and align software solutions accordingly.
- Provide regular updates to executive leadership on project status, risks, and issues.
- Drive a business-oriented approach to software development, ensuring software supports evolving business processes.

**5. Compliance, Security & Risk Management**
- Lead the implementation of robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with Motus Group’s standards.

**6. Budget and Resource Management**
- Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report on budget performance to the MD and other key stakeholders.

**7. **Team Leadership & Development**
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
- Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management, ensuring the development of high-performing teams.

**8. Integration & Optimization**
- Lead efforts to modernize legacy systems, ensuring they meet the organization’s evolving needs.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) preferred.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, TOGAF) are advantageous.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior leadership role within software development, preferably in the software or IT services industry.
- A solid track record of delivering complex transformation projects (e.g., ERP migrations or implementations, preferably with D365) on time and within budget.
- Extensive experience with vendor management, including contract negotiations, performance evaluation, and fostering strategic partnerships with technology providers.
- Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and best practices in software lifecycle management.
- Experience with Microsoft technologies such as Azure,.NET, and SQL Server.
- Familiarity with mobile app development and platforms (iOS, Android, React Native).
- Experience with DevOps practices, including continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).

**Skills and Personal Attributes**:

- Strong leadership, **strategic thinking**, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working across various business functions.
- Strong **problem-solving skills** with the ability to address complex technical challenges innovatively.
- Deep knowledge of **industry trends**, emerging technologies, and software innovation.

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