Transformation Leader: Strategic IT Application Director
1 month ago
Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for driving strategic IT application directions? We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our clients' application strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
Salary: R2 500 000 per annum
Cortez Executive Search (Pty) Ltd is a leading executive search firm that specializes in recruiting top talent for our clients. We offer a comprehensive remuneration package, including benefits, to successful candidates.
About the RoleThis is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic organization as a Strategic IT Application Director, where you will drive innovation, optimization, and digital transformation. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:
- Applications Strategy & Roadmap: Lead the planning and integration of current and next-gen technologies, ensuring alignment with our clients' strategic objectives.
- Application Lifecycle Management: Oversee the application framework, keeping systems efficient, secure, and well-integrated.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business leaders to ensure the technology strategy supports division goals, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.
- Supplier & Contract Management: Source and manage technology vendors to keep our client at the cutting edge.
- Team Leadership: Inspire and mentor a diverse IT team, fostering a culture of growth, inclusivity, and performance.
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong track record in IT application leadership. The ideal candidate will possess:
- Degree-level IT qualification and certification in common IT management frameworks such as ITIL or TOGAF.
- At least 8 years of experience in application development and support, mainframe systems, API integration, and best practice frameworks.
- Strong technical knowledge of integration technologies, coding, CRM systems, and problem-solving skills.
- Sound leadership capability with a passion for customer-centric solutions, resilience, adaptability, and a forward-thinking approach to business performance optimization.
Desired tech specs include:
- Proven experience in mainframe-based systems, legacy systems, languages like Adabas Natural, DB2 database, Clarion, API integration, webMethods, and .NET.
- Experience in Data Warehousing methodologies and database management.
- An understanding of technical concepts such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
If you are passionate about transforming IT, leading teams, and making a tangible impact, we would love to meet you. Apply below and let's discuss your career 'next'.
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