Managing and leading development for one of four technology specific functions (AI & Enterprise, SAP ERP, Oracle ERP or smart service & mobility) and responsible for leading and performing business systems analysis, systems design and project management activities for this technology function.
Strategy/Governance
Manages approval of application build / upgrade designs to ensure that they are in line with all the necessary standards and policies
Monitor monthly and quarterly performance results, identify performance gaps and ramifications and lead the development of corrective actions that tackle the root causes
Provides inputs in setting IT standards and guidelines
Proactively identify evolving technology driven improvement opportunities and implementing relevant application development methodologies and tools
Assisting in development and updates of policies and standards and ensure implementation of policies and standards.
Operational
Manages the application development lifecycle in line with the enterprise architecture standards
Ensures appropriate use of design principles, standards, methods and toolsets that are consistent with GIT enterprise architecture.
Reviews and approves the functional and technical specifications
Plans the capacity for the software development teams
Ensures adherence to development, PMO and IT service management standards
Identifying and overseeing the business case development and project management of new application development projects, including working with the management to identify common application needs and technology platforms
Assessing technology capacity to meet the future needs of the organization and recommending new applications and new configurations
Ensuring the optimal balance between the development of new systems and leveraging existing systems
Plan and Supervise periodic reviews and testing of the applications to ensure software and system functionalities are in line with design parameters and business needs, and adherent to best practices and latest industry developments
Lead the process of developing application enhancements and manage all releases to ensure that applications are operating in the most effective manner
Support and effectively contribute to the IT solutions and software system components integration.
Acts as point of technical support and onsite support to ensure all issues related to all enterprise solutions are addressed appropriately
Financial Management
Provide inputs into the GIT annual budget from an applications perspective
Manage the allocation of budgets and highlight any deviations in a timely manner
People and Talent Management
Formulate workforce planning reports and talent acquisition plan and budgets for application development & support in order to ensure adequate staffing for optimal operational smoothness
Identify talent for pivotal roles from a succession management standpoint to ensure business continuity
Skills
Education
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in information technology, computer science, computer engineering from a recognized university.
Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree is preferable.
Preferred professional certifications: Enterprise IT (e.g. TOGAF, SOA, PMP, COBIT, ITIL\xe2\x80\xa6), industry certification in enterprise applications (e.g. MCSD, RHCEAD, Oracle, SAP, Java\xe2\x80\xa6)
Experience
13+ years of Information Technology experience.
5+ years of relevant working experience.
Working experience in one or more of technology specific functions: AI & Enterprise Application, SAP ERP, Oracle ERP or smart service & mobility)
Working experience in multiple industries (e.g. Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Retail, Government\xe2\x80\xa6) is preferable.
Working experience of system development lifecycle methods and standards with hands on experience in various methods: (e.g. waterfall, iterative, agile, V Model\xe2\x80\xa6)
Excellent knowledge in new technology trends investigation, study, proposal and implementation (e.g. IoT, Blockchain, Big Data, AI\xe2\x80\xa6)
Excellent knowledge in software quality control and assurance practices and tools.
Excellent knowledge in project management methodology
Excellent knowledge in portfolio management practice.