Information & Operations Technology Executive

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Minimum Job Requirements:Honours Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering essential.Postgraduate qualification (MBA or Technology Management) an added advantage.At least 12 yearsâ?? post qualification experience with demonstrated experience in information and operations technology management in an industrial or manufacturing environment.Min. 5 yearsâ?? experience in a Senior Leadership/Executive role.Convincing strategic, business and technical astuteness is a must.Job Relations Skills:Industry, business and organisational knowledge and skill, including thought leadership in I&OT.I&OT strategy development and execution, including digital and cloud transformation.Demonstrated capability in leading large, complex and/or transformational initiatives.IT governance leadership and risk management with enterprise architecture and enterprise information management skills.Solid working knowledge of current security protocols and threats, including privacy and cybersecurity.Strong people management and exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate vision that inspires and motivates staff.Ability to effectively communicate and instil confidence with peers and all key stakeholders.Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning and execution skills.Responsibilities:Ownership and implementation of the multi-year IT/OT strategy and roadmap for development of technology capability that supports the changing needs of business and strategy.Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and the Executive team and instil confidence in decisions regarding the application of information and operations technology (I&OT) within their units and across the organisation. Establish active relationships with the Executive Committee Members and their teams.Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the IT/OT strategy, budget, resources, systems, third party management.Balance the need for growing the agility required to achieve business objectives, with ensuring the core I&OT functions are reliable, stable and efficient.Contribute actively to the company's strategy and strategic planning process through collaboration with Executive Leadership and Business Partners to define and execute the information and operations technology strategy that ensures business enablement and value contribution.Provide strategic direction and oversight for the design, development, operation and support of Information and Operations Technology (I&OT) systems and programs that fulfil the needs of the business, including enterprise architecture management, enterprise information and records management, privacy and cybersecurity, application management and infrastructure and operations support management.Maintain product on new technologies and platform and provide direction on what emerging technologies should be assimilated, integrated and introduced within the organisation to ensure I&OT capabilities respo