Job Description
Job Description
Fixed Data Delivery Lead - (21000603)
DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to announce the following Opportunity in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Description
Reporting to Consumer IT Lead, the position holder shall provide leadership in driving delivery of Business Unit projects using Business Domain and IT knowledge. Leading a team of Architects and Business Analysts, as well as virtual IT delivery teams to implement Fixed Data promotions. Break down complex requirements into simple trackable tasks. Be committed to high quality and delivery on time.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all Domain business projects by resourcing and leading virtual teams across IT
Responsible for delivering 95% of the projects on time
Responsible for ensuring project stability within max 48 hours
Ensure agile is implemented in at least 50% of the projects
Maintain an accurate registry of all business projects with various statuses and ensure business teams are appraised at all times
Agree with business product leads & PMO on projects KPI’s, milestones and timelines
Attend business strategy meetings to ensure IT is aligned with business needs
Regular team and one-on-one engagements
Build the team skillset according to the fit for future program
Team performance management
Provide budget inputs for business solutions.
Attend BU strategy sessions
Weekly Delivery reporting to BU HoDs and Senior Managers on the status of their deliverables
Responsible for gathering, detailing and documenting all business requirements
Ensure sensible consensus is reached for all requirements/specifications and help business, IT, CXX, Revenue Assurance and test leads to have the same mutual understanding
Ensure test plans cover all aspects of Business Requirements and existing business rules
Responsible for Solutions Design to meet business requirements and non-functional requirements
Drive reuse on all technical and business functionality designed and no duplication of business components
Collaboratively oversee the development/configuration of solutions as per agreed designs
Provide solution architecture input into all new system tenders
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related.
Certification in Business Analysis & Agile Project Management will be an added advantage
Strong business acumen and mindset – with bias to Consumer, Enterprise and Sales domains
5+ years of software development experience in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in Business Analysis and Systems design.
3+ years’ Experience in Technical Leadership of large IT projects
Team player who is skilled at building up and managing stakeholder relationships successfully
Ability to persuade stakeholders and to champion effective techniques through delivery
Ability to drive initiatives without any formal authority in an ambiguous environment