Applications Delivery Director

1 day ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Deka Minas Pty Ltd Full time
About Deka Minas

We are a leading organization in South Africa, delivering high-impact custom software projects. As a key player in the industry, we are seeking an experienced leader to drive our applications delivery team forward.

Job Summary

As the Applications Delivery Director, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering complex software projects. You will lead a team of operational teams, building strong relationships with customers and fostering a collaborative culture within your teams. Your role will require strategic thinking, problem-solving, and a proactive approach to managing project complexities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Delivery:
    • Track project tasks, milestones, deliverables, and key dates to ensure seamless delivery.
    • Proactively manage risks, expectations, resources, deliverables, and budgets.
    • Take end-to-end ownership of custom software delivery projects, typically ranging from 6 to 18 months.
    • Collaborate with and lead five or more operational teams across projects.
    • Perform real-time business analysis and problem-solving with rapid context-switching as required.
  • People Management:
    • Form and stabilize software delivery teams through onboarding, offboarding, and rotations.
    • Build team cohesion, establish team identity, and drive a strong delivery culture.
    • Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to teams, emphasizing communication and collaboration.
    • Conduct performance reviews, one-on-one meetings, and career development planning for team members.
  • Customer Engagement:
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer accounts, managing relationships and financials.
    • Prepare, deliver, and track customer status reports.
    • Facilitate customer feedback sessions during demos, meetings, and calls.
    • Seek opportunities to strengthen customer partnerships and foster long-term relationships.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary: R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Benefits: Tenure-based loyalty leave, hybrid working arrangements, wellness initiatives, professional development rewards, and commission for business development leads and successful referrals.
  • Career Growth: Continuous development programs, including technical and leadership training.

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