Senior Technical Manager, IT Governance

The Department

Reporting to the Executive Manager, IT Governance, the Senior Technical Manager will be responsible for establishing the Project Development Life Cycle (PDLC) / Agile standard & process, defining responsibilities, and decision-making structures, to ensure consistency and efficiency in project execution. Monitor and ensure adherence to defined processes and procedures in IT activities.

In addition, the role will be supporting Head of IT Business Management (HoITBM) to access and redefine the requirements of the resources management system (RDPP), defining guidelines for resource allocation, and identifying a suitable system to facilitate effective resource management

The Job

PDLC / Agile Standardization : Review the current PDLC / Agile framework, propose and implement a standardized PDLC / Agile framework that aligns with industry best practices and organizational goals. This includes defining processes, roles, responsibilities, and decision-making structures to ensure consistent and efficient project execution.

Process Improvement : Continuously review and improve the PDLC / Agile processes to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and adaptability. Identify areas for optimization, propose process enhancements, and drive their implementation in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Process Compliance : Implement effective controls by defining metrics to monitor and ensuring adherence to defined processes and procedures in IT activities. Conduct regular process health checks to identify gaps and non-compliance issues.

Resource Management System : Support the HoITBM to assess and redefine the requirements of the resources management system. This includes understanding project and operational demands, defining guidelines for resource allocation and utilization, and identifying a suitable system to facilitate effective resource management. Lead the sourcing and implementation of the chosen resources management system. This involves conducting vendor evaluations, coordinating with internal stakeholders, overseeing system configuration and customization, and ensuring successful deployment.

Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT project managers, business stakeholders, Finance and HR, to ensure alignment between resource management practices and project needs. Facilitate communication and coordination to optimize resource allocation and utilization.

Governance and Compliance : Ensure compliance with relevant governance frameworks, policies, and standards in both the PDLC / Agile processes and resource management practices. Monitor adherence to guidelines, identify potential risks or gaps, and recommend mitigation measures.

About You

• A university degree with Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent, with at least 15 years of working experience in the IT field
• Possess at least 10 Years of solid experience in IT project management or governance
• Possess Audit Management is a plus
• Strong business acumen, analytical and decision making skills
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of IT industry best practices, technologies, architectures and emerging technologies.
• Must be able to influence, advise and present to all levels of the organisation and externally.
• Be passionate, enthusiastic and an agent for change.
• Fluency in the written and spoken English language
• Has integrity, is trustworthy, dependable, responsible, and accountable.
• Has driven, self-motivated with ability to work independently, work with other highly talented individuals.
• Ability to work in a virtual team

Innovative and enthusiastic for new challenges, creative and inventive.

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.