IT Delivery Manager, Cyber Security, IT Group Security: Permanent Position

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POSITION INFO:

IT Delivery Manager, Cyber Security, IT Group Security: Permanent Position

To drive the delivery of cyber security programs, projects, and initiatives across the clients South Africa with the IT GRC & Cyber Team. To support the team with delivery, project management and coordinating the execution of complex tasks with a range of stakeholders. This is a permanent position based at the Head Office in Cape Town.

Your responsibilities will include:

Responsible for security program and project management through the full lifecycle from requirements gathering to implementation

• In conjunction with the team, define and articulate programs, projects, and initiatives in support of the Cyber and IT GRC strategy and roadmap.
• Define and obtain requirements in support of cyber initiatives.
• Create, prioritise, and manage Epics, Issues and Tasks that make up programs and projects.
• Maintain program and project delivery dashboards.
• Develop and maintain resource demand dashboards.

Security and GRC business process engineering

• Identify, develop, and implement techniques to improve delivery at pace in a complex environment.

Responsible for driving the delivery of security programs and projects

• Primary point of contact between the team and IT stakeholders on new and recurring projects.
• Represent the team at the relevant IT Portfolio and Procurement forums to manage resources and delivery.
• Coordinate projects through IT Portfolio project management processes.

Communication and collaboration

• Establish relationships with key stakeholders for effective cross-team collaboration and implementation of security projects.
• Maintain dashboards of progress for stakeholder reporting.

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The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:

• Grade 12 and relevant degree/diploma (3 years)
• Up to 10 years’ experience in IT and security with a minimum of 3 years in a delivery or project manager role
• Proven track record of delivering on complex IT projects
• Experience with agile methodologies
• Proven track record of business and stakeholder relationship management
• Ability to translate technical cyber security requirements into deliverables
• Solid documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to break down large complex programs into smaller agile delivery items
• Building and sustaining relationships is a critical success factor.

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ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

• Security and risk project experience highly beneficial
• Experience in security business analysis is an advantage
• Knowledge of PCI and security frameworks (ISF, NIST and ATT&CK) is an advantage
• Understands what is commercially achievable and makes sound business decisions.
• Supports the development of business acumen of team through knowledge sharing and upskilling.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of business operations and organisational metrics and trends.
• Knowledge of the Clients IT and cyber security landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies
• Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape
• Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends, and best practices, and apply findings
• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
• Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
• Proactively approaches others to obtain missing information
• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
• Clearly defines objectives and translates them into workable activities
• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
• Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly
• Speaks fluently in team meetings when presenting information
• Accurately interprets the moods, feelings and reactions of others and adjusts own behaviour to build effective relationships within the organisation and with its business partners
• Applies diplomacy and tact, demonstrating respect for differing perspectives
• Understands the perspectives of others to establish mutually beneficial objectives
• Manages existing partnerships within established agreements or contracts; negotiates adjustments when mutually beneficial to do so
• Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues to enhance performance throughout the organisation
• Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to adapt to change

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Recruitment Note:

• Communication will only be with shortlisted candidates
• Please apply with a detailed cv
• By applying for this position, you confirm that you have no, criminal, civil or credit record
• Please confirm your disability in your cv
• It will be assumed that you have a drivers’ license unless otherwise indicated
• Please mail your cv to:
• swart@isilumko.co.za

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