Solutions Expert Leader

SUMMARY:
Are you a solutions-driven Project and Systems Leader with experience in logistics, transport, or business applications? This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic software implementation projects, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and manage a specialist team responsible for delivering business-critical solutions across a dynamic operational environment.

POSITION INFO:
Join a fast-paced technology and operations environment where you will play a key leadership role in the implementation, support, and optimisation of enterprise applications and business solutions. You will be responsible for leading a team of solution specialists, managing complex implementation projects, supporting software evolution, and ensuring successful delivery of systems that support operational excellence. Working closely with business users, project teams, vendors, and stakeholders, you will bridge the gap between business requirements and technology solutions. This role is ideal for someone with strong project management expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for driving business transformation through technology. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team responsible for application implementation, support, and system optimisation Drive project planning, demand management, prioritisation, and resource allocation Manage end-to-end software deployments, including design, configuration, testing, and go-live activities Oversee system enhancements, software evolution, bug resolution, and business continuity initiatives Gather and translate business requirements into technical and operational solutions Coordinate with vendors, third-party providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies Develop and deliver user training, support documentation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives Monitor system performance and ensure ongoing operational stability Job Experience and Skills Required: Education: Degree in Business Information Systems or a related field Advantageous: Project Management Degree or formal Project Management qualification Experience: Strong expertise in Project Management methodologies and protocols Experience leading software implementation and business application projects Experience managing and mentoring teams in a technology or business systems environment Experience in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Transport Management, or related industries advantageous Technical Skills: Business Application Support and Implementation Project Management and Delivery Requirements Gathering and Business Process Analysis Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) System Configuration, Testing, and User Training Advantageous: Freight Forwarding Business Applications Transport Management Systems (TMS) SQL Finance Systems and Reporting Additional Requirements: Strong leadership and people management abilities Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Strategic mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Data Engineer Software Developer Data Analyst Infrastructure Architecture …and more! If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Karmishka Naidoo Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!