Technical Integrations Manager at Flash Group

Job Role: 

• To focus on transforming internal technical systems & products into a highly integrated, optimized, and best-in-class platform.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field - Degree
• Sound understanding of system architecture and technology standards
• Previous experience in the informal retail market will be an advantage
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Strong knowledge of UX principles and best practices
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• 5+ years experience in a leadership role

Role Specific requirements:

• Relevant system architecting experience with a strong knowledge of Point of Sales hardware and software systems
• Experience in systems innovation
• Experience defining the system architecture and technology standards for enterprise integration across the organization
• Understanding and appreciation of the software and product development lifecycle
• Experience of working in agile development environments

Skills and Attributes:

• Logical and dependable
• Detail orientated
• Proactive – capable of identifying, embracing and initiating change
• Interdependence – being independent but taking into account the needs or others.
• Interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Outcome focused
• Persistent and accountable
• Strong analyitical skills
• Able to meet deadlines
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills (mentoring, coaching and developing)
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Collaborative and facilitation skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• The ability to balance technical and business interests in a fast moving, driven culture.
• Ability to manage complex projects and resources (people, costs, and time) across multiple teams

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Tech to define the technical and architectural roadmap for internal operations
• Work with internal business teams to design and implement operational systems
• Align to our strategy and requirements - manage the delivery of this roadmap accordingly
• Articulate a vision and roadmap for how Internal systems should evolve and grow in order to provide greater levels of efficiency and automation across our staff
• Work with key stakeholders across teams in order to manage existing systems and to drive further innovation and improvement
• Design, manage and service the systems related to internal business applications and operations
• Analyse which systems are used, how they integrate and how they deliver an effective service delivery.
• Managing the change associated with system improvements.
• Facilitate and lead meetings and demonstrations at all levels including executive management.
• Provide a vision for how the Internal applications can be used to help support internal teams in their day to day roles.
• Coach, guide and direct peers on multiple projects.
• Facilitate discussions surrounding prioritization of requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between end users and software development teams, including functioning as a SME in translating requirements to software development teams.
• Collaborate and co-ordinate with business operations and project teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Provide direction and assistance to direct team.
• Drive the learning and knowledge growth of the team through assessing new technologies, identifying training opportunities, hosting training and sharing your knowledge and expertise with others.
• Regular communication with business on project progress