Lead Business Solutions

Exxaro; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Business Solutions Manager to spearhead the support and maintenance of critical business systems. This role is essential in aligning technology with organizational goals, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in IT solutions, particularly with ERP systems and operational technology. You will oversee service delivery and resource allocation, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal technology use. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact business value and technology investments.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in IT solution design and delivery.
• Proven experience managing large-scale IT projects and programs.
• Strong understanding of business operations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the support and maintenance of business solutions including ERP and Operational Technology.
• Ensure alignment with organizational objectives and high-quality service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Organizational Management

Presentation Skills

Agile

SAFe

AWS

Solution Architecture

Conflict Management

Data Management

Scrum

Team Management

Education

COBIT 5 Foundation

Certificate of Fitness

Psychometric Assessment

Tools

SAP Solutions

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lead Business Solutions

The Manager of Business Systems Support is responsible for leading the support and maintenance of key business solutions, including ERP, Operational Technology, Enterprise Data Services, and other mission-critical systems.

This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring technology aligns with organizational objectives, enhances operational efficiency, and supports strategic growth initiatives.

The Manager will oversee service delivery, system performance, and resource allocation to ensure high service quality, minimal downtime, and optimal use of technology.

By driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration, this role contributes directly to maximizing business value from technology investments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ideal Candidate Profile (Includes but not limited to):

• Lead the support and maintenance of business solutions including ERP, Operational Technology, Enterprise Data Services, and other critical systems to drive business value, improve operational efficiency, and enable strategic growth.
• Ensure alignment with organizational objectives, effective utilization of technology and resources, high-quality service levels, minimal system downtime, and optimal resource utilization.

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Qualifications and Experience

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in IT solution design and delivery, preferably in diverse roles such as programmer, business analyst, architect, or project manager, with proven business aptitude in areas like Plant, Mining, or Business Intelligence.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT, focusing on business solutions, Software Development Life Cycle, ERP systems, and operational technology.
• Proven experience managing large-scale IT projects and programs, leading cross-functional teams, and working with business stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong understanding of business operations, processes, and systems, with experience in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with SAP solutions, including implementation, configuration, and optimization.
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks such as ITIL and COBIT.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Requirements

• COBIT 5 Foundation (Recommended / Desirable)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential / Minimum, to be conducted by Exxaro)
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential / Minimum, to be conducted by Exxaro)

Key Skills

Organizational Management, Presentation Skills, Agile, SAFe, AWS, Solution Architecture, Conflict Management, Data Management, Scrum, Team Management, Pre-sales, Management Consulting