Description:
The Delivery Manager leads a high-performing technical team of Business Analysts, Developers, and Testers to deliver critical IT services and systems for business operations. This senior role is responsible for financial, vendor, and performance management, as well as team development and capacity planning. The Delivery Manager ensures timely and quality delivery of IT services within agreed SLAs, driving business initiatives and improving agile maturity.Key responsibilities include managing a budget of approximately R10 million, aligning team efforts with business priorities, and optimizing resource allocation. The role also involves overseeing project and BAU budgets, contributing to IT strategy development, and ensuring efficient, defect-free technology solutions that deliver tangible business value. The Delivery Manager works closely with Product Owners, using tools like KANBAN and stand-ups, to manage expectations and ensure successful project delivery. Adaptability to new technologies and ensuring cost-effective execution are critical to success.
Minimum requirements Minimum Qualification Minimum relevant degree in Information Technology or Business-related field Preferred - Certified scrum master / practitioner (CSM/CSP), LEAN Agile, SaFE, Minimum Experience Minimum of 3 5 years in a senior technical leadership role with extensive knowledge of managing multi-disciplined skills. Performance Management, career development planning, financial management essential. Vendor management / supplier management experience required. Strategic planning to deliver business-fit solutions at the appropriate level of cost and quality. Experience with working with "C" level executives and senior managers across multiple business lines. Knowledge and Skills required Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Tracking cost against a budget Networking and building relationships. Modelling and encourage culture. Conducting root cause analysis Communicating job requirements and performance standards to others Conducting performance appraisal interviews Conducting performance feedback meetings Coordinating on-the-job training for new hires (e.g., identifying need, scheduling, resource allocation) Selecting and implementing data management, Information governance, data virtualisation and visualisation technologies Strong Cloud platform understanding Full Stack development Knowledge of emerging technologies, such as AI and Machine Learning
08 May 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za