Job Description

The IT Delivery Lead is responsible for leading the successful delivery of a number of portfolios of Information Technology projects within the organisation. This role is critical in ensuring that projects are delivered to stakeholder expectations of time, scope and budget, while meeting the highest standards of quality and performance. The IT Delivery Lead will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project risks and dependencies and ensure seamless transitions to new systems. By leveraging their expertise in project management methodologies and their ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, the IT Delivery Lead will drive the achievement of project objectives and contribute to the overall success of the organisation's IT initiatives.

Job Functions:

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Lead and Manage the Demand and Execution process for multiple Portfolios of IT projects covering various business divisions Manage multiple Portfolios of IT projects Develop and manage project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and technical infrastructure resources Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, develop business cases, and define project scope. Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and Information Technology solutions Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies as needed. Coordinate data migration, business readiness, training, and cut-over activities to ensure seamless transition to new systems. Provide go-live support and ensure post-implementation review and evaluation. Manage project budget, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness. Develop and maintain project documentation, including status reports, project schedules, and resource allocation plans. Ensure compliance with organisational project management methodologies, standards, and processes. Provide visibility of project progress for integration into IT Portfolio and Governance cadence.

Requirements

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Education

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Matric - Grade 12 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Certification in project management, such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile

Experience

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Minimum 15 years of experience in IT project management, including portfolio management and programme management, with a focus on software development and delivery Proven track record of successfully managing portfolios of IT projects (medium to high complexity), with experience in managing cross-functional teams. Experience managing teams delivering IT implementations and involving cross-functional teams, in waterfall and agile environments. Supply chain and logistics experience is advantageous

Technical Skills

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Strong knowledge of multiple project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid. Experience with project management tools, including JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Asana, Trello, or similar. Experience with IT service management frameworks, such as ITIL. Experience with DevOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery Experience in a Global enterprise organisation is highly preferable Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong budgeting, management, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically. Ability to manage multiple portfolios and projects simultaneously and continuously prioritise effectively. Proficiency in project management software and tools. Strategic thinking and problem-solving Leadership and team development Excellent communication and stakeholder management Analytical mindset with attention to detail Adaptability and change management skills Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Conflict resolution skills to navigate challenging situations calmly..

Join Steinweg to ensure our services exceed client expectations. Apply now to become part of our dynamic team!

Interested?

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Please send your CV to recruitment@za.steinweg.com