Managing Executive - Strategic Technology Initiatives at Discovery Limited

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