Digital Transformation Leader
2 weeks ago
Company Overview
">Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for providing a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, driving business and transformation, and providing group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate various technology platforms and shared services, ensuring Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.
">Job Description
">We're on a journey to be an innovative company at the forefront of the financial services industry's digital transformation. By harnessing advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), we aim to redefine the financial landscape with intelligent, advice-led solutions. As a Digital Transformation Leader, you'll lead 2 or more full stack engineering teams doing their critical part to accelerate autonomous value creation through Insights and ML across Sanlam Group.
">This role focuses on enabling Sanlam to quickly and reliably ingest, transform, share and process data, whilst adhering to the highest standards of privacy and security. You'll ensure business teams across the group make data a source of competitive advantage for them in their markets.
">Key Responsibilities
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- Achieve a free flow of information between internal users and your team(s): Identify and conduct internal user research to understand data consumers' needs and willingness to pay, improving satisfaction and adoption metrics.">
- Establish a compelling product vision: Ensure you and your team are always able to articulate how the world for your users will be different because of your products.">
- Establish, gain funding for and deliver an ambitious transformative roadmap: Establish a comprehensive roadmap for your products and gain the buy-in of commercial and data science & analytics leaders across the business.">
- Give your team the context and clarity they need to deliver the roadmap: Write detailed PRDs that clarify 'the what' for development teams effectively.">
- Define and measure team success openly: Define or refine success metrics and Service Level Objectives (SLOs) for your part of the platform.">
- Develop and retain world-class product management talent: Hire, coach and collaborate with product managers who report to you.">
Qualifications and Experience
">You'll need a National Diploma in an Information Technology related discipline or a bachelor's degree in computer science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems, or a quantitative field. At least 7 years' experience in leading data platform teams with cloud technologies and autonomous high performing team organizational patterns is required.
">You must have experience owning and managing a budget, including resource planning from storage and compute costs to cost of team development and retention.
">A track record of high impact and investing in your own development is necessary.
">Skills and Qualities
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- Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders across the organization.">
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.">
- Strong conviction in our ability to innovate and bring financial services to everyone across the continent.">
- Willingness to take calculated risks and challenge the status quo.">
- Motivation to continually learn and develop.">
What We Offer
">We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
">The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
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