Business Intelligence, Analysis & Systems Manager

SUMMARY:
💡 Strategic Tech Leader Wanted: Master of Data & Systems Transformation 🚀
Are you a highly experienced and dynamic Business Intelligence and Systems Manager ready to drive strategic growth in a core industrial sector?

POSITION INFO:
A leading, South African materials recycling group is seeking a visionary leader to bridge the gap between business needs and technological solutions. This is a chance to move beyond reporting and become a catalyst for operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

The Mission: Innovate, Govern, and Lead 🎯

• Strategic Transformation: Spearhead initiatives that optimize processes and systems, presenting compelling business cases (including ROI analysis) to senior leadership.
• System Lifecycle Mastery: Oversee the entire system enhancement lifecycle, from scoping requirements with stakeholders to designing user-centric UI/UX and managing robust testing (UAT) and seamless deployment.
• Data Governance & BI: Lead data analysis, dashboard creation, and bolster the company’s Master Data Management (MDM) strategy to ensure core data accuracy and integrity.
• Team & Support Leadership: Head a team of Business Analysts, providing mentorship and effective resource allocation across projects. Establish and manage a Tier 2 application support function to ensure stability for business-critical systems.

• Tech Proficiency: Hands-on expertise with Business Intelligence and reporting platforms like Power BI or SSRS.
• Technical Acumen: Proven ability to translate complex business needs into clear technical specifications.
• Problem Solver: Exceptional analytical and root-cause analysis skills.

• Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in IT, Information Systems, or Computer Science (postgraduate qualification is a bonus).
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in systems or business analysis, with 3–5 years of proven, direct people leadership/management experience.
• Project Expertise: Demonstrated track record managing the full project lifecycle for software/system implementations.
• Attributes: Strong ability to build stakeholder relationships, influence decisions, and align technology with business strategy.