Vacancy Details
Employer: Motor Industry Fund Administrators
- Define and implement MIFA’s digital and IT strategy across the organization.
- Lead the IT team in delivering technology solutions that align with strategic objectives.
- Prioritize and oversee the deployment of critical IT functions, tools, and technologies.
- Provide IT expertise to executive committees and contribute to strategic planning.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to create and execute a digital transformation roadmap.
- Optimize and manage organizational processes to support continuous digital innovation.
- Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that enhance business growth and stakeholder engagement.
- Establish a robust IT governance framework that aligns with MIFA’s business strategy.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive information management strategy, ensuring compliance with data governance regulations.
- Lead IT strategic and operational planning to meet business goals.
- Oversee the effective deployment and management of IT resources to maximize business impact.
- Guide the development of enterprise-wide architecture to support MIFA’s strategic objectives.
- Ensure alignment between business strategies and technology initiatives.
- Manage the lifecycle of cloud environments, ensuring successful migrations and continuous optimization.
- Coordinate IT audits, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
- Align IT risk management with broader organizational risk management efforts.
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to protect MIFA’s data and systems.
- Collaborate with Business Continuity management to ensure robust disaster recovery strategies.
- Lead disaster recovery planning and testing and represent this function in budgeting processes.
Job Overview:
The Chief Digital and IT Transformation Officer at MIFA plays a crucial role in shaping and executing the digital and IT strategy to drive the organization's growth and innovation. This leadership position is responsible for aligning technology initiatives with business goals, overseeing IT governance, managing digital transformation, and ensuring robust cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will lead the IT function with strategic vision, ensuring that MIFA's technology landscape supports and enhances overall business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Direction:
Digital Transformation:
IT Governance & Information Management:
Information Technology Management:
Enterprise and Business Architecture:
Cloud Migration & IT Auditing:
Risk Management & Cybersecurity:
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity:
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science or Information Technology are advantageous.
- At least 15 years of experience in information systems and project management.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in leading IT functions and teams.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing IT and digital strategies.
- Deep understanding of IT governance frameworks and standards such as COBIT, ISO, and NIST.
- Strong expertise in cybersecurity and risk management.
- Exceptional project management skills, with a focus on timely and budget-compliant delivery.
- Strategic leadership and financial management capabilities.
- Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and empower teams.
- Decision-Making: Effective in making clear, decisive actions.
- Innovation: Skilled in developing creative solutions and driving innovation.
- Strategic Thinking: Visionary in aligning technology with business goals and setting future directions.
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Applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and if you do not hear from us, within 2 weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as being unsuccessful.
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