Technology Strategy & Innovation

• Develop and implement a technical strategy aligned with corporate goals.
  
• Lead planning for technology development, outlining projects, budgets, and trends.
  
• Deliver a roadmap that incorporates automation, AI, and ML for software development.
  
• Continuously review business processes and propose innovative, AI-driven solutions.
  

Planning & Organisation

• Plan and manage systems development, ensuring quality through testing and agile processes.
  
• Establish structures and processes for rapid software deployment.

Analysis & Design

• Analyse systems, propose changes, and manage project timelines.
  
• Set development standards and collaborate on high-level project plans.
  

Technical Implementation

• Design database schemas and optimise performance.
  
• Oversee product development and improve technology with reusable code libraries.
  
• Manage software upgrades and custom code implementations.
  

Quality Management

• Conduct code reviews, manage testing methodologies, and ensure system uptime.
  
• Define quality criteria and introduce AI-driven testing improvements.
  

Risk Management

• Apply security principles, assess risks, and maintain compliance with data privacy laws.

Reporting

• Submit regular status reports and business cases, and facilitate cross-business communication.
  

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring service quality and SLAs are met.
  
• Provide technical guidance and address escalated system issues.
  

Finance

• Oversee operating and capital expenditure budgets, ensuring accuracy and risk management.
  

Leadership & People Management

• Manage team performance, training, recruitment, and resource planning.
  
• Drive a high-performance culture and oversee talent management processes.
  

Change Management & Culture

• Serve as a change leader, integrate new processes, and support transformation initiatives.
  
• Foster a culture of confidence, high morale, and alignment with the company’s values.

Requirements

Requirements:

• 8 years of software development, including 5 years in senior management.
  
• Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields.
  
• Certifications in enterprise architecture or relevant frameworks (advantageous).

Skills:

• Advanced project management (Agile, Waterfall), SDLC, and technical management.
  
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, and logical thinking skills.
  
• Experience with AI-driven development and innovation networks.