Managing Executive

2 days ago

Sandton, South Africa Discovery Full time

Discovery Health 

Managing Executive – Strategic Technology Initiatives

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage high-impact strategic data, digital and technology programs aligned with organizational goals. This role involves conceptualizing, structuring, and executing cross-functional initiatives that drive innovation, operational efficiency, and strategic transformation.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

  • Strategic Leadership: Define and execute strategic data, digital and technology initiatives in collaboration with executive leadership. Translate business objectives into actionable program plans.
  • Program Oversight: Manage end-to-end delivery of strategic data, digital and technology programs, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive sponsors, business units, and external partners.
  • Innovation & Change Management: Identify opportunities for data, digital and technology innovation and lead change initiatives across business units.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Lead data gathering, analysis, and synthesis to inform strategic decisions and program direction.
  • Operational Integration: Work closely with technical and operational teams to ensure seamless implementation of strategic initiatives.
  • Governance & Compliance: Ensure programs adhere to regulatory, financial, and organizational standards.
  • Business Case preparation and validation.
  • Executive reporting for programme oversight, progress and impact/benefit realisation.
  • Support business and technical teams to execute and implement programmes effectively.
  • Driving/implementing product take up and engagement, working in partnership with data and marketing teams, and drive growth to targets
  • Work with Product Manager to actively manage all 3rd party relationships that are integrally related to the product
  • Lead executive stakeholder engagements internally including portfolio presentations, garnering initiative sponsorship, support and guidance

Education and Experience

  • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in high-impact strategic data, digital and technology program management or consulting
  • Experience in healthcare, financial services, or technology sectors preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, or related field (Honours or Master's preferred)
  • Programme Management qualifications and data, digital and technology experience preferred
  • Professional certification in project/program management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) is advantageous

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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