Director of Digital Transformation

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work (SA)

Tech stipend

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Digital Transformation to lead the fintech company's digital evolution. This fully remote strategic leadership role focuses on driving technological advancements and enhancing customer experiences with innovative digital solutions across all functions.

The role requires agile leadership, change management excellence, and a deep understanding of AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to steer the organization toward a data-driven culture while collaborating

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital transformations in financial services.
• Ability to develop and execute digital strategy across the enterprise.
• Strong leadership and change management, with remote teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's digital transformation roadmap, aligning with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the adoption of new digital technologies and processes.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and implement digital solutions to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency.
• Manage digital projects from conception to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Stay abreast of emerging digital trends and technologies, assessing their potential impact and application.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with key technology partners and vendors.
• Champion a data-driven culture, leveraging analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure success.
• Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of digital strategies across the organization.
• Oversee the digital product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch and iteration.
• Foster a collaborative and agile working environment among remote teams.

Skills

Digital strategy

Transformation leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Remote leadership

AI data analytics

Education

MBA or MSc

Tools

Cloud platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading fintech innovator based in Cape Town , seeking a visionary Director of Digital Transformation to spearhead their digital evolution. This is a fully remote, strategic leadership role focused on driving significant technological advancements and enhancing customer experiences through innovative digital solutions. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive digital strategy that integrates cutting-edge technologies across all business functions. This position requires a forward-thinking leader with a deep understanding of digital trends, agile methodologies, and change management. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization to foster a culture of digital fluency and continuous innovation, ensuring our client remains at the forefront of the financial services industry. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa, with occasional virtual team meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's digital transformation roadmap, aligning with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the adoption of new digital technologies and processes.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and implement digital solutions to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency.
• Manage digital projects from conception to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Stay abreast of emerging digital trends and technologies, assessing their potential impact and application.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with key technology partners and vendors.
• Champion a data-driven culture, leveraging analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure success.
• Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of digital strategies across the organization.
• Oversee the digital product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch and iteration.
• Foster a collaborative and agile working environment among remote teams.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in digital strategy, transformation, and innovation within the financial services sector.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of current digital technologies, including AI, cloud computing, and data analytics.
• Exceptional leadership and change management skills, with experience managing remote teams.
• Strong project management capabilities, with expertise in agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate complex ideas into actionable plans.
• Experience in managing budgets and resources for digital initiatives.
• Passion for technology and a strong desire to drive innovation.

Benefits

• This role offers a highly competitive salary and a performance-based bonus structure.
• As a fully remote position, it provides significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Our client provides a comprehensive remote work setup, including a technology stipend.
• Medical aid and retirement savings contributions are also part of the package.
• Continuous learning and professional development are highly encouraged, with access to online courses, conferences, and industry certifications.
• You will be part of a forward-thinking and innovative company culture that values collaboration and employee growth.
• Opportunities to shape the future of digital finance are immense.