As the Head of IT Strategy & Governance, you will drive the successful delivery of strategic objectives and establish a robust governance framework across the entity.

Client Details

A well-establish global brand in the financial services sector.

Description
Manages IT strategy and aligns with enterprise goals, oversees strategic plan development, business planning and ensures RFPs meet required quality and strategic standards

Drives the improvement of IT governance frameworks, manages IT budgets, benchmarks IT investments, oversees risk / compliance management and leads on vendor management

Collaborates on data governance frameworks, ensures regulatory compliance and manages IT ESG initiatives as the single point of contact for the organisation

Leads the transition from a process optimised to a service optimised IT model, implements continuous improvement programs and maintains IT policies

Develops robust reporting mechanisms for IT performance and assumes full CIDO responsibilities as required


Profile
Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, Masters highly preferred

Minimum of 15 years operational experience working in IT, with at least 5 years experience in IT leadership positions managing cross-functional project teams

An expert in IT strategic planning, with extensive exposure to IT governance formulation, budget planning and organisational change management

Proven ability to increase operational efficiency and service delivery across multiple business units

Exceptional communication and inter-personal skills that you leverage to influence senior internal and external stakeholders


Job Offer
Attractive, tax-free salary

Opportunity to work as second in command and "step-up" to represent leadership as and when required

Skills

Governance frameworks
Strategic planning
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Budget management
Influencing skills