Job title : Senior Manager Innovation Delivery REF NR : VAC00776 / 25
Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : January 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links
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Key Responsibility Areas
Support the Research & Innovation in developing and implementing Innovation & Research strategies and roadmaps (from an Innovation Delivery perspective) to ensure a comprehensive and integrated prototype function.Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of governance mechanisms for Innovation Delivery and monitor the adherence thereto so as to deliver quality products in a controlled environment.Lead and Manage resources (i.e. budget / finances, asset / equipment and staff) within the Unit in order to ensure the efficient operation and that all the resources are utilised optimallyParticipate in the development and implementation of Architectural mechanisms for ICT : Research & Innovation to improve interoperability of government systems.Programmes / projects manage development / procurement and maintenance projects of Innovation Delivery Unit so as to meet Research & Innovation : Innovation Delivery commitments.Design, develop / procure, package, release and maintain innovative IT prototypes or PoC’s so as to meet the Innovation Delivery’s service commitments in a way that complies with architectural standards and established methodologies and practicesParticipate in the Free and Open Source (FOSS) Project Office for the GITO CouncilDevelop and execute stakeholder relationship management plans to enable effective management and improvement of stakeholder relationshipsEnsure that resources are kept abreast of the latest industry developments and ensure that appropriate technologies are used for knowledge management so as to ensure that innovation and improved productivity.Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualification : 3year National Diploma / bachelor’s degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering) or equivalent.Experience : 8-10 years’ experience in the ICT field, including development, implementation and maintenance / enhancements of integrated solutions across multiple hardware and software platforms with leadership, general management, operational responsibility in a large corporate / public sector organisation. The experience must include the following : 3 years’ experience as a Senior Manager in corporate / public sector; and 3 years’ experience in prototyping and development of IT systems within the corporate / public sector, including : o Strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management; o Lab development and prototyping of innovative IT solutions and technologies for deployed within a corporate / public sector; o Successfully developed and implemented applications; o Established a track record of managing technical staff through various SDLC phases (Cross-functional environment experience highly desirable); o Demonstrated project management competency and the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects; and o Developed efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems.ICT jobs