Chief Information Officer

ICT EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the organisation''s enterprise technology and digital strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Provide strategic technology advice to Executive Management and senior stakeholders.
- Lead digital transformation, technology-enabled operational excellence, automation and AI initiatives.
- Own and oversee the SAP S/4HANA / ERP transformation, including implementation, optimisation, adoption, governance and benefits realisation.
- Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, applications, end-user computing and IT service delivery.
- Lead the organisation''s cybersecurity and information-security strategy, governance and compliance.
- Drive enterprise architecture, technology standards and effective IT governance.
- Establish and maintain robust disaster recovery, business continuity and IT risk-management frameworks.
- Develop and implement the data and analytics strategy, including data governance, quality and accessibility.
- Identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements, automation, cost savings and competitive advantage.
- Manage technology vendors, service providers, licensing, sourcing and commercial negotiations.
- Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses for major technology investments.
- Lead the preparation and management of IT OPEX and CAPEX budgets, ensuring cost control and value from technology investments.
- Establish IT performance measures, service standards and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Build, lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary IT team, including succession planning and capability development.
- Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and adoption of major technology and transformation initiatives.
- Provide executive and Board-level reporting on technology strategy, cybersecurity, risk, projects, budgets and benefits.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, governance frameworks, policies, standards and audit requirements Minimum Requirements Education
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management or a related field.
- Postgraduate business or technology qualification advantageous. Experience
- Minimum 10 years progressive experience in IT management, with at least 5 years in a senior IT leadership role.
- Proven experience leading enterprise or multi-site IT operations across multiple technology disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data and ERP strategies.
- Proven leadership of a major SAP S/4HANA or comparable ERP implementation, optimisation or transformation programme, preferably across multiple business units/geographies.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, procurement, sales, distribution and aftermarket/service environments.
- Experience across IT governance, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cloud, applications, networking, service management and vendor management.
- Proven experience managing significant IT budgets and delivering measurable business value. Professional Certification
- At least one recognised senior-level certification in information security, IT governance, risk, audit or enterprise architecture.
- ITIL, COBIT, project management, SAP or cloud certifications would be advantageous. Key Competencies
- Strategic and commercial thinking
- Strong financial and budget management
- Cybersecurity and risk management
- Digital transformation
- ERP / SAP leadership
- Data and analytical capability
- Enterprise architecture
- Change management
- Stakeholder and relationship management
- Negotiation and vendor management
- Executive communication and presentation
- Strong leadership and people development
- Strategic problem-solving and decision-making
- Ability to communicate complex technology matters to Executives, Board members and non-technical stakeholders Additional Requirement
- Willingness to undertake local and international travel, particularly in support of technology projects.