Head, IT Solution Delivery (Banking)
Job details
The Solution Delivery Manager will be accountable for ensuring the delivery of solution design, development, testing and implementation to quality, time and risk constraints across the Bank. The Solution Delivery Manager will be accountable for ensuring the delivery of solution design, development, testing and implementation to quality, time and risk constraints across the Bank. Description
- Responsible for all system development in the bank
- Responsible for all testing in the bank (except UAT)
- Responsible for release management and implementation planning within the bank
- Participate in the annual planning process and be responsible for calibrating the budget and plan so that there is sufficient capacity to deliver IT solutions
- Work closely with the IT Service Delivery Director to ensure that IT readiness for change is delivered and we are managing operational risk effectively
- Work closely with the change function to feed into project planning and delivery ensuring the SDLC dovetails with the project delivery lifecycle
- Define and embed industry good practice development, testing and release management procedures within the function
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the rest of the Operations senior team
- Tracking, prioritising and resolving issues and risks throughout the delivery process
- Managing Third Party deliverables and relationships in line with contractual obligations
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information technology or related discipline.
- Years of Experience: A minimum of 8 years total work experience in Banking or Stock Broking industry is advantageous.
- Technically-savvy in solutioning application high level and detailed architecture.
- Ability to manage and thrive under pressure and conflicting demands, with prioritization of tasks and workload.
- Independent and resourceful, evidenced by high initiative in solving problems.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills is mandatory as this position will be dealing with cross-functional teams, business and senior management.
- Strong leadership is mandatory in ensuring showstopping issues (regardless technical and non-technical) are resolved correctly, by the right people and promptly.
- Exposure in regional projects would be an added advantage.
- Attractive remuneration package
- Be part of a globally recognized organisation
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