Strategic Group IT & Data Enablement Leader

ARVO; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ARVO in Johannesburg seeks a Group Information & Technology Enablement Lead to shape and deliver the group's information, digital enablement and technology agenda. This business-facing role engages with senior stakeholders and partners to translate needs into measurable outcomes.

You will own data governance, process optimisation, platform management, analytics, automation and responsible AI initiatives while aligning with regulatory, risk and client service goals.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Information Management, Data, Commerce, Business Analysis, Engineering or a related field.
• 5–8 years' relevant experience in information management, business process improvement, data operations, digital delivery, business analysis, platform implementation or technology-enabled transformation.
• Proven experience translating business processes and user requirements into practical data, workflow or technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the group's information management agenda, including data ownership, quality, governance and accountability.
• Establish practical data governance standards covering definitions, master records, access, retention, lineage and system integration.
• Lead data quality assessment, remediation and ongoing control activities across the portfolio.
• Support POPIA compliance and privacy-by-design practices alongside Compliance and Information Officers.
• Understand end-to-end advice, onboarding, servicing, compliance and operational processes across portfolio businesses.
• Identify inefficiencies, duplication, risk and unnecessary manual processes.
• Translate business requirements into practical process designs, workflows, controls and platform requirements.
• Prioritise improvements based on client value, advisor productivity, compliance, risk reduction and commercial benefit.
• Coordinate dashboards, reporting, reconciliations and analytics requirements with business owners and specialist partners.
• Build confidence in the information used for executive, board, compliance and portfolio oversight.
• Establish the information foundations required for more advanced analytics, automation and responsible AI adoption.
• Develop and deliver a prioritised roadmap for automation, systems integration, digital client journeys and AI-enabled productivity.
• Identify practical AI and automation opportunities across advice delivery, client service, compliance, reporting and administration.
• Move solutions from concept through to implementation, adoption and measurable business benefit.
• Champion responsible innovation while ensuring solutions remain aligned with regulatory obligations, risk appetite and client trust.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Process improvement

Program/project management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Information Management, Data, Commerce, Business Analysis, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

Dynamics 365

Power BI

CRM

Job description

ARVO in Johannesburg seeks a Group Information & Technology Enablement Lead to shape and deliver the group's information, digital enablement and technology agenda. This business-facing role engages with senior stakeholders and partners to translate needs into measurable outcomes.

You will own data governance, process optimisation, platform management, analytics, automation and responsible AI initiatives while aligning with regulatory, risk and client service goals.