Strategic IT Leader for SMEs

2 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Numata Full time
Empower Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises with Strategic IT Leadership

We are seeking a highly skilled Virtual CIO to partner with our small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) clients, helping them align their IT strategies with business objectives while delivering measurable value.

About the Role:

As a Virtual CIO, you will act as a trusted advisor to Numata's SME clients, providing strategic IT guidance to ensure their technology investments align with and support their business goals. You will oversee IT governance, budgeting, and long-term planning while fostering strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Strategic IT Leadership: Collaborate with clients to define IT roadmaps and strategies that align with their business objectives.
  • Technology Planning: Evaluate current IT environments and recommend improvements, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
  • Budget Management: Guide clients in IT budgeting and cost optimization, ensuring ROI on technology investments.
  • IT Governance: Develop and enforce IT policies, standards, and practices that support business priorities and compliance requirements.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks while ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery preparedness.
  • Client Advocacy: Serve as the primary IT liaison, advocating for client needs and aligning Numata's services with their goals.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track and report on IT performance metrics, ensuring ongoing alignment with client expectations.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with Numata's internal teams to deliver seamless and impactful IT solutions.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in IT leadership, preferably in a vCIO, IT Manager, or similar role.
  • Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to translate business goals into actionable IT strategies.
  • Experience with IT budgeting and financial planning.
  • Familiarity with SME challenges and opportunities.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based solutions, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
Why Choose Us?
  • Be a key player in empowering SMEs to achieve their business goals.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic and innovative team.
  • Drive meaningful change and make a lasting impact.
  • Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Estimated Annual Salary: $120,000 - $180,000



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