Head of IT Operations (CPT)

Datafin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services group is seeking a Head of IT Operations in Cape Town to manage service delivery, infrastructure, and continuity management. The role requires a relevant degree or diploma and ITIL Expert certification, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in IT operations management. Responsibilities include overseeing IT processes, ensuring business continuity, and fostering a culture of improvement among internal teams and vendors. This leadership role demands strong initiative and leadership skills to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of at least 5 years experience in managing IT teams, processes, governance and frameworks.
• Significant IT Operations Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Overall ownership, development and management of IT processes, procedures and vendors.
• Accountable for the prevention and resolution of IT problems and incidents.
• Deliver changes and releases to ensure business continuity.
• Constantly monitor performance against Service and Operational Level Agreements.
• Manage internal and external relationships and foster improvement.

Skills

Initiative/Proactivity

Leadership skills

Deadline driven

Written communication

Innovation

Problem Analysis

Teamwork & Partnering

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma

ITIL Expert certificate or equivalent

Job description

Head of IT Operations (CPT)IT - Manager
Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:

BE accountable for managing the delivery of the IT Service Delivery, IT Infrastructure Management, Technical Architecture, IT continuity management and IT finance administration functions of a dynamic Financial Services Group seeking its next Head of IT Operations. You will collaborate with the Business in order to deliver these services in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring maximum access, availability and quality of the technology environments and services. The successful incumbent must possess a suitable Degree or Diploma, be ITIL Expert Certified or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years work experience managing IT teams, processes, governance and frameworks.

DUTIES:

• Overall ownership, development and management of the processes, procedures and vendors.
• Accountable for the prevention, expedient recovery and resolution of IT problems and incidents through robust governance fully aligned with ITIL Service Management principles.
• Deliver changes and releases to the IT environment in a manner that ensures continuity to the business.
• Constantly monitor and improve performance against Service and Operational Level Agreements.
• Effective handling of escalations on priority incidents.
• Evolve the maturity of the Service Management, Technical Architecture and Continuity functions in line with an agreed strategy.
• Technical System architecture, solution planning, legacy/obsolescence renewal.
• Strategy and Roadmap planning with team Service Manager and Technical SMEs.
• Responsible for the identification, escalation and mitigation of risks.
• Ensure a culture of continuous service improvement in teams and vendors.
• Management of internal and external relationships.
• Stay abreast of developments in the market to ensure best practices that support the business in its strategic objectives.
• Ensure integration with Regional and Group governance requirements as is appropriate.
• Ensure the optimal performance, succession and engagement of teams.
• Ensure alignment of priorities and assist Managers/Technical leads with detailed planning.
• IT Infrastructure/Operations budget management.
• Set goals, define KPIs, and manage performance in line with business strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within and across teams.
• IT Contract Management and reviews.
• Facilitate training and development.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Diploma.
• ITIL Expert certificate or equivalent.

Experience/Skills -

• Minimum of at least 5 years experience in managing IT teams, processes, governance and frameworks.
• Significant IT Operations Management experience.

Advantageous -

• Project Management experience.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Initiative/Proactivity.
• Leadership skills.
• Deadline driven and highly motivated.
• Written communication.
• Innovation.
• Problem Analysis.
• Teamwork & Partnering.
• Relationship Building.

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