Senior Manager - Digitalization

Executiveplacements.Com - The Job Portal; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading job portal is seeking a Senior Manager - Digitalization to drive digital innovation and lead transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree and 5–7 years of digital leadership experience. Responsibilities include shaping digital strategies, fostering collaboration, and overseeing a portfolio of projects. This full-time role is based in Johannesburg, offering a chance to significantly impact the company's digital landscape.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a similar digitalization or digital leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in designing and launching digital platforms.
• Proven leadership in managing end-to-end digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive digital innovation and serve as a change agent across the organization.
• Set and implement the digital strategy by working with cross-functional partners.
• Promote a digital mindset at all organizational levels.
• Facilitate collaboration and adoption of best practices.
• Measure ROI on digital initiatives and adjust strategies.
• Integrate digital transformation into strategic planning.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to generate innovative digital solutions.
• Oversee a portfolio of digital-innovation projects.
• Build a dynamic digital ecosystem.
• Evaluate and implement emerging digital tools.
• Collaborate to develop digital capabilities.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to digital teams.

Skills

Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities

In-depth understanding of core business processes

Ability to integrate innovative technologies

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Strong project and portfolio management experience

Ability to lead and mentor digital teams

Collaborative and forward-thinking mindset

Education

Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Project Management

Job description

Senior Manager - Digitalization

Overview

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Summary: An exciting opportunity exists for a seasoned and strategic leader with a strong track record in driving digital transformation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization, effectively sharing digital expertise in a constructive and empowering manner.

This role will play a key part in shaping and executing digitalization strategies, working closely with executive leadership to lead impactful, organization-wide digital initiatives.

Location and Status

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

This job is active and available.

Responsibilities

• Drive digital innovation and serve as a change agent across the organization.
• Set and implement the digital strategy by working with cross-functional partners to digitize analog processes.
• Promote and cultivate a digital mindset at all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the adoption of digital best practices across teams.
• Measure ROI on digital initiatives and adjust strategies and tools as needed.
• Develop a clear and compelling digital strategy aligned with the organization's long-term goals.
• Integrate digital transformation initiatives into strategic planning and ensure leadership support.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to generate innovative digital solutions for products, services, and business models.
• Oversee a portfolio of digital-innovation projects and ensure delivery of measurable outcomes.
• Build and grow a dynamic digital ecosystem, internally and externally.
• Evaluate and implement emerging digital tools and technologies (e.g., AI, CRM platforms) to improve operations and customer experience.
• Collaborate with internal teams to build and develop digital capabilities across the organization.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to digital teams, ensuring continuous improvement and skills development.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Project Management.
• 5–7 years of experience in a similar digitalization or digital leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in designing and launching digital platforms.
• Proven leadership in managing end-to-end digital transformation projects.

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
• In-depth understanding of core business processes and supporting digital solutions.
• Ability to identify and integrate innovative and disruptive technologies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong project and portfolio management experience.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and grow high-performing digital teams.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to challenge conventional approaches.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industry: Advertising Services