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Systems Ops Team Lead

Systems Ops Team Lead

IOCOHybrid Working Model , South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

SUMMARY :

The Systems Ops Team Lead will be responsible for designing, transitioning, high level maintenance and continual improvement of our Client's bespoke and off-the-shelf applications. Core responsibilities to include evaluating, analysing, recommending, implementing, tracking, managing and maintaining current applications, databases and new solutio...

POSITION INFO :

The Systems Ops Team Lead will be responsible for designing, transitioning, high level maintenance and continual improvement of our Client's bespoke and off-the-shelf applications. Core responsibilities to include evaluating, analysing, recommending, implementing, tracking, managing and maintaining current applications, databases and new solutions, and lead a Systems Team comprising of internal and outsourced expertise.

Key Outputs :

  • Lead a team of application support analysts in providing timely and effective support for all business-critical applications.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for escalated support issues, ensuring prompt resolution and minimizing downtime.
  • Mentor and coach team members to enhance their technical skills and customer service abilities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
  • Develop and maintain support procedures, documentation, and knowledge base to ensure consistent service delivery.
  • Monitor application performance and health, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.
  • Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to prioritize and implement application enhancements and upgrades.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members to foster growth and development.
  • Act as a liaison between the support team and other departments to facilitate communication and collaboration.
  • Prepare reports and presentations on team performance, service metrics, and improvement initiatives for management review.

Qualifications and Experience :

  • Proven experience in application support, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Strong technical expertise in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving application-related issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire team members, foster a collaborative environment, and drive results.
  • Solid understanding of ITIL framework and best practices in application support and service management.
  • Experience with incident management tools and ticketing systems.
  • Working knowledge of SQL, scripting languages, SSRS, SSIS and web technologies, with at least 5 years experience.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.