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Production Support Lead (CPT)

Production Support Lead (CPT)

Datafin IT RecruitmentCape Town, South Africa
11 days ago
Job description

ENVIRONMENT :

A global Asset Management firm is currently recruiting for a Production Support Lead who will be responsible for ensuring the security, stability, and availability of its Investment Platform. This role requires a strong emphasis on AI-driven process innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic leadership. The successful candidate needs to be a visionary and disciplined leader who continuously seeks to reinvent support operations using AI, while aligning with ITIL standards and business goals. You will require a Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering, or a similar field with 10+ years in IT operations or production support, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Your business system skillset should include ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, MS SQL, Power BI & SSRS.

DUTIES :

Leadership & Team Development -

  • Lead and mentor a team of Production Support Analysts.
  • Foster a culture of discipline, empathy, and continuous improvement.
  • Build team capabilities in AI, automation, and modern support practices.
  • Promote collaboration across Product stakeholders.

Platform Stability, Availability & Security -

  • Ensure the platform meets high availability SLAs and uptime targets.
  • Own and evolve Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.
  • Drive root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.
  • Monitor and proactively address risks to platform performance, availability, and data integrity.
  • AI-driven Incident Management -

  • Lead the transformation of Incident Management using AI and automation.
  • Implement AI tools for real-time anomaly detection and predictive failure analysis.
  • Use Machine Learning to classify and prioritize incidents based on severity and impact.
  • Deploy AI-powered root cause analysis and resolution recommendation engines.
  • Integrate conversational AI agents to assist Support teams with diagnostics and resolution.
  • Establish feedback loops to continuously improve AI accuracy and reduce false positives.
  • Align AI capabilities with ITIL processes to enhance service delivery and operational maturity.
  • Operational Excellence & ITIL Practices -

  • Implement and refine ITIL-aligned practices (Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Configuration).
  • Ensure consistent use of ServiceNow and Azure DevOps.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and knowledge bases.
  • Monitor and report on support KPIs, SLAs, and improvement metrics.
  • Drive automation and self-service initiatives to reduce manual support overhead.
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement -

  • Champion a “Zero-Touch” support vision where AI handles routine incidents autonomously.
  • Drive shift-left strategies by enabling self-service and automation at the earliest stages.
  • Stay abreast of emerging AI trends and proactively apply them to support operations.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication -

  • Act as the escalation point for critical production issues.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently with business stakeholders and technology teams.
  • Provide regular updates on platform health, incident trends, and innovation initiatives.
  • Ensure user expectations are effectively managed, and support experiences are positive.
  • REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications –

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience / Skills –

  • 10+ Years in IT operations or production support, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience implementing AI / ML tools for Incident Management, Anomaly Detection, and Support Automation.
  • Strong background in ITIL-aligned practices (Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Configuration).
  • Familiarity with investment management processes, instruments, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience in managing secure environments, data protection, and compliance in financial services.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and evolve support models, including shift-left and zero-touch strategies.
  • Business System Skills -

  • ServiceNow (incident, Change, and Problem Management).
  • Microsoft Azure DevOps (CI / CD pipelines, Release Coordination).
  • Database & Reporting : MS SQL, Reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SSRS).
  • Office Suite, SQL Server, and integration with enterprise systems.
  • Auth0 (identity management), DocuSign (digital signatures), Salesforce (CRM), InsideData.
  • Familiarity with modern observability stacks (e.g. Azure Application Insights).
  • ATTRIBUTES :

  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills are needed to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
  • Driven by results.
  • Ability to recognise and embrace change.
  • A client focused and collaborative approach.
  • Able to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.
  • While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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