Head of Digital

Ntice is recruiting for an experienced Head of Digital Technology to take charge of the digitization journey for a complex organization operating within a highly regulated financial services environment This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment and excels in managing large-scale IT teams driving digitization across products and services Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management: Lead and inspire a high-performing technical team. The team is highly technical made up of: Front-End, Back-End, Full-Stack Developers, UI/ UX , API Mobile Developers, Business Analysts, Technical Architects, Devops Engineers, Performance Engineer, Network Engineers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters , Cyber Security, QA, DBA and Product Owners Strategic IT Oversight: Manage annual budgets exceeding R100 million. Oversee digitization of services, ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions and products that meet business objectives Service Reliability: Take direct responsibility for service continuity. When a critical service goes down, your team leads the charge to restore functionality Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Heads of Business Units across the group, effectively communicating and aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals. Provide regular updates to EXCO Analytical Leadership: Anticipate potential project risks and identify the broader impact across the business. Apply a highly analytical mindset to problem-solving and decision-making Public Speaking & Advocacy: Represent the organization as a confident public speaker, articulating the company ' s technology vision and strategic priorities Required Experience & Qualifications You will hold an IT certification or degree coupled with 10 years of leadership experience within IT, specifically within large corporate environments in the financial services sector You will have a track record in software development and then made a move into management, where your focus has moved onto the leading and steering of technical teams Demonstrated success in managing large teams , resource allocation and be directlyresponsible for multiple projects with substantial budgets Deep understanding of the digitization processes, online product creation, moving services online and IT systems architecture Strong experience engaging with C-level executives and cross-functional business unitsleaders Key Competencies Highly analytical with a strategic mindset Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire diverse teams Resilient under pressure, with a proactive approach to problem-solving Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders A knack for spotting and resolving project challenges before they escalate If you're a seasoned IT leader with a passion for technology, an eye for detail, and the skills to drive large-scale digital transformation, we want to hear from you

Location: Sandton, ZA

Posted Date: 1/7/2025