Digital Transformation Manager (Global Telecommunications Industry)

Global Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg seeks a Digital Transformation Manager to develop and implement their digital strategy. The role involves optimizing business processes and managing digital transformation projects, requiring extensive project management experience and a strong background in IT. Candidates should possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years technical project management experience.
• Proven track record of successful implementation of digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's digital strategy.
• Optimize business processes and manage data/document management.
• Lead organizational change initiatives.

Skills

Business process optimization

Systems design and analysis

Integration and risk management

Solid project management

Organizational change capability

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Education

Degree in Information Technology or equivalent in business administration

Job description

Responsible for developing, managing, monitoring and implementing the companys digital strategy in line with the organisational objectives and priorities. Demonstrate an end-to-end mindset, rethinking new ways to meet and exceed customer needs. Determine when incremental process improvement is sufficient and when radical process reengineering is required, ensuring the optimal balance between innovation and business return on investment. Embed leading technology, business process optimisation, tools and metrics to drive sustained improvements in business performance.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Business Process Optimisation 20%
• Data and Document Management 20%
• Organisational Change Capability 20%

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION

Knowledge

• Knowledge of global telecommunications industry
• Knowledge of digital landscape;
• Infrastructure technologies
• Data management (big data, cloud, web solutions)
• Program management
• Competitor activity

Skills

• Business process optimization
• Systems design and analysis
• Integration and risk management
• Solid project management
• Organizational change capability
• Skill in managing cross functionally
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Behavioural

• Systemic (end to end) thinker
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Ability to influence business stakeholders
• Decisive
• Stress tolerant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Degree in Information Technology or equivalent in business administration

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

• More than 5 years technical project management experience within a complex environment
• Proven track record of successful implementation of digital transformation projects essential.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Willing to work overtime if required
• Must have own transport

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their CVs.

Please note, only those candidates shortlisted and chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Should you not have received a response to your application within 30 (thirty) days' of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Digital Transformation Manager • Johannesburg, South Africa