Integration Platform Lead at Old Mutual South Africa

This role is responsible for delivery of a variety of IT services to support business objectives and is individually accountable for achieving results through other managers and their teams.

Key Result Areas

Budget Control

• Responsible for the financial management of the area, including budget and expense monitoring.

IT Service Delivery Management

• Ensures continuous service and systems security.
• Oversees the functional unit and is accountable for the efficient operation of the area.
• Provides operational and tactical focus for IT resources.
• Responsible for aligning technology and technology support to business needs.

Management Effectiveness

• Contributes to communication and change management within line structures.
• Develops MOs and specialists under supervision.
• Drives operational excellence through area of supervision.
• Manages service delivery through a team of managers.
• Holds first line managers accountable for managerial work, including selection, performance management and talent management.
• Individually accountable for execution of strategy.
• Selects potential managers to sustain pipeline.

Technical Consultation

• Provides consultancy services where required.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manages the relationship between service providers and Old Mutual, including negotiations, contractualisation, service and support (SLAs).

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• Matric plus relevant 3 year degree/diploma
• 7 + years relevant IT work experience
• Must have management experience in an IT application environment: Team Management or Project Management
• Must have SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) Knowledge and Experience

OR

• Must have either Software Development or Business Analysis background

AND

• Must have IT Demand Management and IT Delivery Management experience
• Financial management experience is essential
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Adequate stakeholder management experience up to executive level