SUMMARY:
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER – RICHARDS BAY
POSITION INFO:
Employer Description Our client designs, manufactures, exports, distributes heavy equipment Job Description Develop and execute the Group-wide technology strategy aligned with corporate objectives Drive digital innovation and technology-enabled operational excellence across the business. Lead technology governance, architecture and standards across the business. Own and oversee the global SAP transformation programme , including deployment, optimisation, adoption, governance and benefits realisation. Ensure the successful implementation and ongoing optimisation of SAP S\/4HANA Oversee daily IT operations, including infrastructure, hardware, software, networking, end-user support, applications and security Establish and maintain a scalable, secure and resilient digital foundation Lead the Group's cybersecurity strategy, information-security governance Direct enterprise-wide disaster recovery, business continuity, IT risk management and cyber-incident preparedness. Define and execute the data and analytics strategy Oversee enterprise architecture, infrastructure, networks, cloud services, applications, end-user computing and service-management capabilities Develop and manage IT budgets and resources Prepare accurate and timely executive, Board and governance reports on technology strategy Use data and analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities and performance gaps Qualifications Degree Information Technology\/Computer Science\/Engineering or Business Management Certifications: ITIL, COBIT, Project Management, SAP and Cloud Technologies Certification in IT Security, IT Governance or Enterprise Architecture Skills A minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in information technology management, At least 5 years in a senior leadership role with accountability for enterprise or multi-site IT operations across all technology disciplines. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data and ERP strategies. Proven leadership of a major SAP S\/4HANA or comparable enterprise ERP implementation, Experience in technology governance, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, hardware, software, networking, cloud services, applications, end-user support, service management, vendor management and commercial negotiations. Sound knowledge of cybersecurity, information-security management, data governance, privacy, disaster recovery, business continuity, IT risk and regulatory compliance Local and international travel especially across projects.
