Strategic Infrastructure Planning Director

1 month ago


Sandton, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Infrastructure Planning Director to join our team at Dimension Data.

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and manage Microsoft's global data center estate, developing strategies and roadmaps for on-premises and cloud infrastructure applications used in AGA.

Key Responsibilities

  • To develop and implement the Global Application Planning strategy and roadmap, aligning with the Technology Executive Team and other stakeholders.
  • To collaborate with stakeholders to develop future-state global enterprise technology architecture and strategy.
  • To lead analysis of Technology Shared Service strategic directions on enterprise architecture and emerging industry technology trends and developments.
  • To define strategic and tactical approaches supporting timely and cost-effective transition to new technologies.
  • To work with the Technology Executive Team, Project Management Office (PMO), and other stakeholders to implement agreed strategies and roadmaps.
  • To contribute to enterprise architecture strategic planning and budget forecasting.
  • To facilitate collaboration across the Group to exploit technical architecture synergies and avoid duplication.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A degree or post-degree qualification in Engineering (Information Technology, Engineering, or Business Management).
  • TOGAF or equivalent certification would be advantageous.
  • At least 7-10 years of experience in at least two IT disciplines in a client/server or service-oriented architecture (SOA) environment.
  • Considerable experience in requirements definition and analysis, business case development, application solution architecture, solution selection, implementation planning, and architecture governance.
  • A good understanding of network concepts as pertains to global multinational (Software Defined Networking, Cloud Connectivity, MPLS, Firewall).
  • Cybersecurity experience will be advantageous.
  • Understanding of the global legal technology requirements.

Salary

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on location and experience.

About Us

We are Dimension Data, a leading provider of IT services and solutions. We help our clients achieve their goals by providing innovative technology solutions that meet their needs.



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