Chief Information Officer - Mindworx Consulting - Boksburg

Reference: JNB007773-LD-1Purpose of Role: The Chief Information Officer operates at an executive level and is responsible for developing and governing our information technology strategy in order to drive intelligent business decisions and build scalable systems to support the rapid growth of the companys network This role oversees the optimisation of current systems and critical business processes while also being accountable forthe implementation of new technologies, ensuring that they meet the business requirements and that they are deliveredon time and within budget The Chief Information Officer develops required policies and procedures and works closely with various functions withinthe companies business to collect, prepare, organize, protect and analyze technology assets while ensuring that the company meets industry best practices. This will often require that they lead interdisciplinary project teams to improve and streamline SPARK’s systems while ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations (POPIA, GDPR, etc.) A successful candidate will have a proven track record in information technology initiatives, systems, and tools. A strong background in IT, mathematics, analytics, business leadership will be advantageous. Responsibilities: Design and refine future-fit technology strategy for the company supported by a strong business case Definition of systems integration and architecture requirements based on the data and technology strategy, with a particular focus on the Customer Journey and the alleviation of pain points therein Development of best practice data migration processes and procedures to support the migration from existing systems, back-ups, and archives to new ones Impact assessment of data and technology changes ahead of implementation Overseeing the change management for various stakeholders before, during and after systems and technology migration Designing risk mitigation initiatives for the technology work streams Feasibility assessments of projects aligned with the company's technology strategy Oversee the collection, storage, management, quality, and protection of data Oversee the implementation of data privacy policies and complying with data protection regulations Delivering actionable insights derived from data for decision-making across the business Overseeing maintenance and management of SPARK’s big data solutions and tools. Leading, motivating and managing technical teams. Updating functional job knowledge of technology and data teams by facilitating and encouraging participation in educational opportunities Training of existing and onboarding of new staff formulated with the professional development team as part of the relevant KPIs relative to the competency frameworks for the appropriate roles Ongoing industry and functional research to ensure that the company aligns with best practices and minimizes project risks Reporting to the Executive Committee and Board on key strategic projects to ensure alignment, buy-in, and adequate return on investment Qualifications and Criteria: BSc / BCom in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related degree(s) 5 to 10 years experience in a senior-level technology management role 5 years of experience in P&L ownership MBA or another aligned postgraduate qualification preferred Competencies: Extensive experience in cloud computing (infrastructure, storage, platforms, and data), working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions, or developing business applications Experience working in a start-up or scale-up organization would be advantageous Development experience ERP software experience and experience Cloud-based Enterprise Service Bus / Middleware layer and integration approaches Payment gateway/billing Essential to have experience with the Google Cloud Platform Experience in Technology Project Management essential Stakeholder Management experience to include internal stakeholders, vendors, operational and executive committees Systems and data change management process design and execution Understanding of POPIA, GDPR, IT security and privacy regulations Knowledge of Business Processes relating to Billing, Workflow, Customer Relationship Management, Procurement, Operations, Human Capital Management, and Finance would be advantageous Student Information System experience advantageous Qualities: Strong verbal and written communicator with the ability to have firm conversations with suppliers, implementation partners, as well as staff members during requirements-gathering sessions and stakeholder updates Proven ability to analyze and solve problems Proven track record in the implementation of systems Excellent understanding of business operations Ability to create team congruence and foster collaboration to stay motivated and to achieve goals. Ability to lead business and process transformation and to position technology as an enable Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to collaborate across different teams and build strong working relationships Displays grit, a high level of excellence, is mission and vision aligned, and a high level of self-reflection (GEMS) Apply Now

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