HEAD OF APPLICATIONS DELIVERY

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Logistic / Transformation Industry is currently for a Head of Projects to manage the complete portfolio of IT Applications and Development Projects across the Group. This includes management of resources including business analysts, developers, project managers, and Applications support staff to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within budget and with the appropriate benefits to the business. In addition to management of the programme, the job will also entail hands-on project management of certain complex projects that are key to the business.

Requirements: 

• At least a 3 year related degree (B.Comp.Sci, B.Eng) or diploma or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification.
• Supply chain and/or logistics experience an advantage
• At least 5 years experience in managing complex projects across large organisations
• Understanding of IT infrastructure architecture will be an advantage
• Good computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• Experience in facilitating workshops with business users in order to gather requirements, generate ideas and validate designs
• Extensive commercial awareness
• Related project management qualification would be advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Project

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Managing the overall IT programme of projects including planning and organisation, management of quality, risk management, benefits management
• Manage complex projects where required
• Chair the project steering committee
• Line Manage staff including developers, business analysts, project managers and applications support staff
• Document and manage project scope and schedule
• Facilitate workshops with business users to gather requirements, generate ideas and validate designs
• Identify and manage project dependencies
• Identify and communicate project risks