SATIC Chief Technology Officer - JHB at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

As the CTO of SATIC, you will:

• Form part of the executive team to fulfill the delivery of SATICs business goals and ambition. 
• Play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our technological roadmap across all relevant technology platforms 
• Bring strategic insights and technical expertise to guide the development and implementation of innovative products and services.
• Be responsible for providing collaborative leadership. 
• Develop relationships across the different territories to promote the capabilities of the SATIC and identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure respective technology towers are constructed in line with relevant territory demand, towers are being assembled consistently and that they run efficiently as they grow.  

Qualifications /Certifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). 

Experience required:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a technology-focused environment, with a track record of driving successful technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for technology innovation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in managing and scaling technical teams, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, allocate resources, and make informed technology-related decisions.
• Proficiency in project management tools, agile methodologies, and software development tools.

Responsibilities of role:

• Develop and execute SATIC’s technology strategy and plans, aligned to the overall SATIC business goals and objectives.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of technical professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the end-to-end technology delivery process, from concept to deployment, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meeting quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify technology trends, assess their potential impact, and leverage them to gain a competitive advantage.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices, recommending suitable technological advancements for integration.
• Manage the CTO Tower budget, resource allocation, and vendor relationships to optimize operational efficiency.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of scalable software architectures, ensuring robustness, security, and scalability.
• Work closely with relevant territories to understand their technology needs, provide strategic guidance, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Evaluate and implement agile methodologies and development practices to enhance productivity and project delivery.
• Develop and monitor KPIs.
• Support development of SATIC staff 
• Use stakeholder and customer feedback to inform improvements.
• Holding Tower Leads to account to achieve strategic goals and operational objectives.
• Review hardware and software acquisitions
• Implementation of ISO and quality requirements
• Ensure continuous delivery of technology and managed services, through oversight of service level agreements and performance targets 

Desirable skill sets include:

• Strong understanding of technology platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP, Workday and the other cloud technologies
• Deep knowledge of technological trends 
• Understanding of budgets and business-planning
• Ability to conduct technological analysis and research
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership and organisational skills
• Strategic planning and initiative designing
• Problem-solving
• Relationship building