Chief Information Technology Strategist

3 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Ellahi Consulting Full time

**Job Overview**

Ellahi Consulting is seeking an exceptional Chief Information Technology Strategist to lead our IT Applications team. This role will play a crucial part in driving the company's digital transformation and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic plans for IT applications, focusing on innovation and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to build a holistic view of the organization's technology strategy and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Leverage industry trends and thought leadership to drive decision-making and achieve business objectives.
  • Establish and maintain a culture of relentless improvement within the IT Applications team.
  • Ensure effective integration of services rather than monolithic applications, driving the vision for business functionality delivery.
  • Provide leadership and direction to the Enterprise Applications organization, fostering a business-oriented culture and ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Rationalize the application portfolio to eliminate duplication and divergence from strategies.

Requirements:

  • Strong experience in application development, support, and management, with a proven track record of application and digital transformation or project management.
  • 8 years of experience in the field, with expertise in mainframe-based systems, including AS400, legacy systems, and languages like Adabas Natural, DB2 database, Clarion, etc.
  • Proven experience in working with API integration, webMethods, and .NET.
  • Demonstrable experience in full lifecycle implementations for small to medium-sized projects.
  • Knowledge of informational technology disciplines, such as system design, development, implementation, software applications, and interfaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong experience in enterprise architecture, development, and strategy (3 years).
  • Knowledge of all components of holistic enterprise architecture.
  • Experience in Data Warehousing (ETL) methodologies and database management.
  • Understanding of technical concepts such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Competencies:

  • Programming skills in various languages, project and program management planning, analytical and diagnostic skills.
  • Communication skills to persuade and influence stakeholders, customer-centricity, big-picture thinking, resilience under stress, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per year.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

How to Apply:



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