IT Executive

SUMMARY:
Large Transport Firm is looking for an IT Executive to join their Team based in Benoni

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor''s degree in a related field required.
• Proven experience as IT Executive, or similar role
• Experience in analysis, implementation, and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
• Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks, etc., including Cloud concepts (e.g., Paas, Saas, Iaas)
• Experience in managing information technology budget

Skills required:

• Proven experience in service and application delivery
• The Information Technology Director (IT Executive) is responsible for the management, strategy and execution of all Information Technology (IT) functions for Transport Holdings and related entities (collectively, the Company), in alignment with corporate goals.
• The IT Executive directly manages a team of IT personnel, the Company’s IT operations, and oversees implementation of new IT systems and policies.
• The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background, ability to manage and motivate people, and experience in creating and implementing IT policies and systems that meet business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop IT policies and procedures on a basis for ensuring consistency in standards and leveraging of common systems while supporting business goals set by senior management.
• Establish and measure IT performance relative to cost, value creation, and Team Member satisfaction in the key areas of systems, telecommunications, network management, and support.
• Oversee and promote continuous improvement of all IT operations through measurement of performance against industry norms, KPIs, established goals and metrics.
• Ensure availability of necessary applications and systems to support business and operational needs.
• Direct efficient and cost-effective delivery of Company IT systems.
• Lead, develop, and implement IT initiatives that enable the Company to compete more vigorously and more profitably in a demanding marketplace
• Translates Company vision into IT systems and procedures, communicates and promotes dynamic IT strategic vision to all Company stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into system solutions making maximum use of available tools while ensuring longer term supportability of the architecture and cost-effectiveness of the solution.
• Prepare financial budgets, cost-benefit analysis, and return on investment reports, and present proposals for capital projects to senior management.
• Manage, motivate, and develop all staff within the IT group. Ensure the organizational structure is appropriate for supporting Transport Holdings current and future business needs.
• Ensure the IT infrastructure is successfully exploited to achieve continuous improvement and competitive advantage by identifying needs and, developing and providing appropriate training and support for all Team Members.
• Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.
• Collaborate with senior management and other stakeholders on strategic goals and objectives.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment.
• Keep up to date with the most recent security risk, technological, legal, and regulatory developments, advise on how those developments effect enterprise systems, and prepare recommendations to mitigate any effects
• Develop and manage a strategic enterprise IT Roadmap that will outline benefit, cost, and timelines for IT initiatives, upgrades, system updates, etc., ensuring that IT capabilities continually support the overall business’s goals and objectives

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