Strategic IT Project Delivery Leader

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks an IT Project Delivery Executive to lead the Group IT project delivery strategy and program roadmaps. Drive enterprise transformation and align initiatives with business goals across the Group, ensuring delivery excellence and stakeholder alignment.

The role requires senior IT leadership experience, strong governance, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional programmes to deliver strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• Degree in Business Information Studies/IT/Systems Engineering or related field.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or PMI-ACP) required.
• With a first degree, 10-12 years IT experience with 5 years in a Senior Management role.
• With a postgraduate degree, 9-10 years IT experience with 5 years in a Senior Management role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and align the Group IT strategy and plans.
• Lead the development of the Group IT project delivery methodology, principles, standards, and roadmaps.
• Connect the Group IT strategy to the transformation journey enabling execution of strategic programmes across the Group.
• Understand industry trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats for IT project delivery.
• Oversee IT project delivery from initiation to closure, ensuring on time, within scope and budget delivery.
• Coordinate change management efforts within IT Project Delivery and drive adoption of new processes.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure value and cost-effectiveness.
• Report progress and governance for strategy execution and transformation initiatives.

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Business Information Studies/Information Technology/Systems Engineering or related field

Postgraduate degree

PMP/PRINCE2/PMI-ACP certification

Job description

Boardroom Appointments seeks an IT Project Delivery Executive to lead the Group IT project delivery strategy and program roadmaps. Drive enterprise transformation and align initiatives with business goals across the Group, ensuring delivery excellence and stakeholder alignment.

The role requires senior IT leadership experience, strong governance, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional programmes to deliver strategic outcomes.