IT Solutions Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A top recruitment firm in Johannesburg seeks an IT Solutions Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will manage software releases, address business challenges, and understand the strategic value of data. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, solid experience in software release management, and strong technical skills in .NET. Candidates should be adept in business analysis and communication. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in software release management and project coordination, preferably in an Agile environment.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in the .NET framework.
• Excellent business analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with data management principles and practices.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Project management or Agile certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for managing software releases.
• Gather requirements, prioritize features, and define release schedules.
• Ensure software releases align with business objectives.
• Develop understanding of the organization's business processes.
• Identify and implement off-the-shelf software solutions.
• Collaborate with software developers to implement solutions.
• Ensure data security and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain clear documentation of requirements and processes.
• Communicate updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Software release management

Project coordination in Agile

Technical skills in .NET framework

Business analysis

Problem-solving

Data management principles

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Information Technology or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile IT Solutions Manager to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in understanding business requirements, managing software releases, and implementing off-the-shelf solutions to address business challenges. This role requires a strong technical background in software development, particularly within the .NET framework, as well as a keen understanding of data and its strategic value to the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Release Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for managing software releases, akin to a Product Owner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, prioritize features, and define release schedules.
• Ensure that software releases align with business objectives and deliver value to stakeholders.

Business Analysis and Solution Implementation:

• Develop a deep understanding of the organization's business processes and challenges.
• Identify opportunities for leveraging off-the-shelf solutions to solve business problems.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement software solutions that align with business goals and requirements.

Technical Expertise:

• Possess a strong technical background, particularly in software development within the .NET framework.
• Collaborate with software developers to ensure the successful implementation of solutions.
• Review and assess the technical feasibility of proposed solutions.

Data Management:

• Recognize the strategic value of data within the organization.
• Collaborate with data analysts and data engineers to leverage data for business insights and decision-making.
• Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Documentation and Communication:

• Maintain clear and organized documentation of requirements, solutions, and processes.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on project progress and milestones.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in software release management and project coordination, preferably in an Agile environment.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in the .NET framework.
• Excellent business analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with data management principles and practices.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Project management or Agile certification is a plus.