Business unit, Department, Reporting
Business Unit | Operate |
Department | Managed Services: Paas & Saas |
Job grade/level | M4 |
Core Description
To provide leadership and strategic management of Data Insights and automation capabilities. To provide thought leadership and oversee the scoping and planning of innovative product installations and deployment, in accordance with client requirements and service excellence to deliver on digital transformation.
Key Deliverables / Primary Functions
- Contribute to the Data Insights and automation strategy accounting for current and future market forces and movements and in alignment with the business strategy.
- Ensure the delivery of Internet of Things (IOT) and Digital Insights products/ solutions.
- Determine innovative product sets and define the go-to-market strategy in support of Group strategic drivers.
- Lead the integration of innovative digital solutions in alignment with high levels of quality, standards and operability as defined within negotiated and agreed service level agreements, service level parameters or contracts.
- Lead the development of plans to deliver products and ensure optimal allocation of resources.
- Oversee the delivery and deployment of products in accordance with scope, budget and service level agreements.
- Provide technical direction to project teams to deliver high levels of quality, standards and operability as defined in the agreed project plans.
- Manage the development and implementation of processes and procedures to maintain or recover the delivery of solutions in the event of any physical, technical or environmental disaster or major outage, providing continuity of service to customer.
- Manage the identification and mitigation of operational risk within Data Insights.
- Promote and facilitate optimum engagement between business stakeholders and establish and enhance relationships and network with strategic partners, customers and vendors in support of market dominance
- Develop and manage the annual budget and forecasts within defined guidelines, directing and coordinating activities to achieve revenue and cost containment targets.
- Establish and foster a culture of performance excellence, employee engagement and transformation.
- Prepare and present relevant management reports and recommendation.
Core Functional Skills & Capabilities
Thought Leadership
Data Analysis
Business Development
Business Acumen
Innovative Thinking
Core Behavioural Competencies
Job Match
Persuading and Influencing
Entrepreneurial & Commercial thinking
Presenting and Communicating information
Applying expertise & Technology
Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
Minimum Qualifications
NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Business or Information Technology
Grade 12 (NQF) with relevant IT certification
Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage
Experience
7 years’ experience in data science within a large and highly complex organisation, of which 2 years is at a senior leadership level. Incumbent must have proven business acumen with experience in C-suite stakeholder engagement.
Alternatively, 9 years’ experience in the field of data science, of which 2 years is at a senior management level.
Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate/Open Certified Data Scientist (Open CDS)/SAS Certified Professional: AI and Machine Learning/SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional/SAS Certified Data Scientist/Tensorflow Developer Certificate.
Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry
Level of Engagement & Span of Control
Span of Control | Direct 6 (indirect 22) |
Level of Engagement | Interact with similar levels, Chiefs and various stakeholders within and outside BCX |
Special Requirements / Employment Condition
Valid Drivers license
Workplace / Physical Requirements
Hybrid Remote Worker
Non-Billable