The IT Platform Owner is responsible for creating roadmaps and continual improvement plans for
\nthis platform. This role will provide subject matter expertise, and custodianship of the integrity and
\nsustainability of the platform and all the application domains belonging within it. This responsibility
\nspans from early concept to market and subsequent optimization stages of the platform. The
\nPlatform Owner directs Platform Engineering within the platform ensuring business fit and nonfunctional elements of platform implementation are effective and up to required standards. This role
\nplays a key role in Defect \/ Incident resolution and is equipped to mitigate significant and sustained
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Job Title: IT Executive<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Qualifications and Experience:<\/strong> Knowledge and Skills:<\/strong> Personal Attributes:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n
\nWhat will you do?
\n\u2022 Provide leadership and guidance to development and operations teams to ensure agreed
\navailability, supportability, and operational capability for all applications in the company
\nlandscape.
\n\u2022 Manage service across platforms, multiple channels and services to ensure service
\navailability, performance and process maturity.
\n\u2022 Proactively identify platform enhancements (including non-functional), lead business case
\napproval process, facilitate communication of roadmaps and ensure stakeholder
\nengagement.
\n\u2022 Build and maintain a relationship network with internal and external key stakeholders.
\n\u2022 Define, drive and adhere to adoption of platform principles \/ standards \/ governance.
\n\u2022 Maintain an understanding of the current and emerging company strategy, business plans
\nthat the platform needs to enable.
\n\u2022 Share knowledge and expertise to support business and IT change.
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\n\u2022 Contribute to concept documents \/ business cases \/ ROI proposals in relation to
\ninfrastructure enhancements.
\n\u2022 Review and approve estimation and impact assessment activities to support capacity and
\ncapability planning as well as key system documentation.
\n\u2022 Define target IT Operations model, drive transformation to reach the target and govern
\nadherence.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Degree in Information System \/ Computer Science \/ Engineering
\n\u2022 Software development background
\n\u2022 At least 10 years of enterprise level software delivery experience
\n\u2022 At least 5 years of experience in managing agile delivery teams
\n\u2022 At least 5 year of experience in managing operations
\n\u2022 Financial Services experience is an advantage<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Vast experience in IT delivery and operations management
\n\u2022 Working knowledge of software engineering best practices and frameworks
\n\u2022 Strong knowledge of software methodologies, tools and processes
\n\u2022 Strong knowledge of IT service management and ITIL practices
\n\u2022 Technical background and willingness to work agnostically
\n\u2022 Stakeholder management experience
\n\u2022 Strong decision-making capability
\n\u2022 Ability to see the bigger picture
\n\u2022 Ability to align with Company\/Business strategy
\n\u2022 Systems thinking
\n\u2022 Excellent communication and influencing skills<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Flexible and Adaptable – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult
\nsituations.
\n\u2022 Courage – Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
\n\u2022 Manages Complexity \u2013 Demonstrating the ability and proven record to make complex
\ndecisions.
\n\u2022 Ensures Accountability \u2013 Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
\n\u2022 Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned to
\norganisational goals<\/p>\n