IT Head of Applications - GermistonIT - Head of Applications DeliveryKey Responsibilities:The responsibility of the Head of Projects is to manage the complete portfolio of IT Applications and Development Projects across the Value Group. This includes management of resources including business analysts, developers, project managers and Applications support staff to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within budget and with the appropriate benefits to the business. In addition to management of the programme, the job will also entail hands-on project management of certain complex projects that are key to the business.Role & Responsibilities:xefx82xb7 Managing the overall IT programme of projects including planning and organisation, management of quality, risk management, benefits management xefx82xb7 Manage complex projects where required xefx82xb7 Chair the project steering committee xefx82xb7 Line Manage staff including developers, business analysts, project managers and applications support staff xefx82xb7 Document and manage project scope and schedule xefx82xb7 Facilitate workshops with business users in order to gather requirements, generate ideas and validate designs xefx82xb7 Identify and manage project dependencies xefx82xb7 Identify and communicate project risks xefx82xb7 Identify and suggest appropriate solutions to solve business challenges xefx82xb7 Liaise with senior business stakeholders to enable appropriate solution delivery xefx82xb7 Manage external vendors in the delivery of project related deliverables xefx82xb7 Liaise with new external customers and partners in the integration of appropriate systems to facilitate automation of business processes xefx82xb7 Manage external vendors delivery and monthly billing xefx82xb7 Budget and track spend xefx82xb7 Maintain professional conduct xefx82xb7 Assist in relevant operations/operational functions as required xefx82xb7 Ensure dress code is in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures xefx82xb7 Maintain housekeeping standards on a daily basis xefx82xb7 Ensure standards of Health and Safety are maintainedMinimum Requirements:xefx82xb7 At least a 3 year related degree (B.Comp.Sci, B.Eng) or diploma or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification. xefx82xb7 Supply chain and/or logistics experience an advantage xefx82xb7 At least 5 years' experience in managing complex projects across large organisations xefx82xb7 Understanding of IT infrastructure architecture will be an advantage xefx82xb7 Good computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) xefx82xb7 Experience in facilitating workshops with business users in order to gather requirements, generate ideas and validate designs xefx82xb7 Extensive commercial awareness xefx82xb7 Related project management qualification would be advantageous xefx82xb7 Proficiency in MS Project xefx82xb7 Knowledge of and exposure to Business Process Reengineering xefx82xb7 Sound knowledge of organisational transformation and change management processes (strategies and plans for communications, stakeholder management, training, etc.) xefx82xb7 No criminal recordSkills Required:xefx82xb7 Service delivery orientated (possess sense of urgency) xefx82xb7 Ability to find structure in an unstructured environment (ability to adapt work methods to situation at hand, while maintaining basic principles and standards) xefx82xb7 Able to compile a project plan (including costs, deadlines and resources) to optimise production xefx82xb7 Able to do technical maintenance on a project xefx82xb7 Able to manage a project team towards the attainment of set project objectivesPersonal Attributes:xefx82xb7 Service delivery orientated (possess sense of urgency) xefx82xb7 Ability to find structure in an unstructured environment (ability to adapt work methods to situation at hand, while maintaining basic principles and standards) xefx82xb7 Able to compile a project plan (including costs, deadlines and resources) to optimise production xefx82xb7 Able to do technical maintenance on a project xefx82xb7 Able to manage a project team towards the attainment of set project objectivesRemuneration Package: