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Head: Digital Technology

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Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Momentum Full time R1 200 000 - R3 600 000 per year

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Role Purpose
To lead Momentum Corporate's digital technology transformation, innovation, AI Strategy & adoption, and embed digital nativity across the organization. This is a technical and delivery focused role pivotal in shaping the future of the business through strategic technology leadership to help Momentum Corporate achieve the strategic ambition of being a digital business.

Requirements

  • Post graduate qualifications in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
  • 8-10 years of IT experience in technical roles (Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation)
  • At least 5 years experience managing a team
  • 3 – 5 years of experience in an insurance or financial industry environment with experience in employee benefits as an added advantage.
  • Certifications that demonstrate expertise in Digital Transformation, innovation, technology, and architecture are a plus.
  • Certifications in Architecture, AI/Machine Learning or Data Science.
  • Sound knowledge of business systems and product management.
  • Good understanding of agile, scrum and SAFe deployment.

Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Development & Technology Implementation

  • Develop and execute a forward-looking digital technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Develop and implement digital technology strategies and roadmaps.
  • Ensure integration of digital initiatives into strategic planning and execution.
  • Lead the design and implementation of new digital technologies, systems, and processes (e.g., cloud computing, AI, ML, automation).
  • Oversee delivery of digital systems and change management initiatives.
  • Oversee solution prototyping and proof of concept (POC) development to validate innovative ideas and technologies.

AI Strategy & Adoption

  • Develop a comprehensive AI strategy and roadmap.
  • Identify high-impact AI use cases to enhance productivity, automate tasks, or improve customer service.
  • Oversee the deployment and integration of AI models into existing products and systems.
  • Promote AI adoption across the organization and cultivate an innovative culture.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of deployed AI models and ensure they deliver measurable results.
  • Stay informed about AI advancements and market trends.
  • Sound knowledge and experience of AI and GenAI concepts including but not limited to LLM, prompt engineering etc.
  • Embedding AI models into software products, fine-tuning them for domain-specific use cases, and implementing efficient inference strategies.

Process Optimization & Change Management

  • Develop and implement solutions to digitize services, optimize operations, and improve efficiency.
  • Re-evaluate and redesign existing business processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer experience through digitalization.
  • Lead change management in partnership with Human Capital and other stakeholders.
  • Champion digital adoption across business units.

Data Strategy & Analytics

  • Drive data strategy and analytics to inform decision-making and improve digital maturity.
  • Use data to monitor the performance of digital initiatives, assess their impact, and make informed decisions for improvements.
  • Define and monitor KPIs to measure transformation success and ROI.
  • Develop metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and effectiveness of digital initiatives.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • Implement digital governance frameworks including data security and regulatory compliance.
  • Establish AI governance frameworks to ensure safe, ethical, and responsible AI use.
  • Define ethical principles for AI, addressing concerns like bias and safety.
  • Implement operational controls and accountability for the AI lifecycle.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with digital projects.
  • Ensure that digital projects comply with data protection regulations and cybersecurity best practices.

People, Culture & Innovation

  • Foster a culture of innovation through emerging technologies and digital ecosystems.
  • Foster an organisational culture of innovation to encourage exploration and development of new ideas, products, services, and business models.
  • Identify and develop AI talent within the organization.
  • Drive communication and training efforts to build AI skills and knowledge.
  • Ensure leadership buy-in and foster collaboration between business and IT teams.
  • Partner with product, operations, finance, and IT teams to align transformation efforts.
  • Coordinate rollout of AI tools, analytics dashboards, and digital engagement platforms.

Knowledge

  • Awareness of current and emerging technologies (e.g., cloud computing, artificial intelligence, IoT) and their potential impact on the organization
  • Understanding of digital transformation initiatives and how to integrate new technologies into existing business processes
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and regulations to protect organizational data and systems
  • Knowledge and experience of software engineering.
  • Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall
  • Strong grasp of IT governance, risk management and compliance
  • Proficiency in project management principles and tools to oversee IT initiatives from conception to completion

Competencies

  • Making Decisions
  • Empowering Individuals
  • Managing Tasks
  • Generating Ideas
  • Interacting with People
  • Directing People
  • Providing Insights
  • Taking Action