University of the Witwatersrand Digital Officer - Jobs in South Africa
University of the Witwatersrand Digital Officer - Jobs in South Africa
Main Purpose: Drive Digital Transformation
Digitalisation of the University managed through transformational programmes in support of compliance with and delivery of new digital imperatives, practices, and policies.
To lead the digital transformation program that enables critical business strategies and capabilities.
To enable and integrate the respective strategies by driving; business change, business processes improvement, implement best business practices, leverage enterprise data and information and implement best-in-class technology.
A distinctive group builds and deploys digital capabilities via disrupting the business from the inside.
Work with Faculties to produce digital solutions in support of the academic programme.
Implement change management programmes to transform the University to a digital state.
Challenge the status quo to provide effective digital transformation
Key Responsibilities:
Execute the Digital Strategy across the University
Formulate action plans and policies geared towards execution of University and departmental goals towards a digital state.
Drive digital solutions in line with both the academics and the support areas.
Translate organisation’s goals and set key integrated strategic digital initiatives
Establish the appropriate management cadence, operating dashboards, and governance to align strategies with the overall business objectives.
Develop a LEAN culture to drive continuous improvement
Establish and track meaningful program and project performance measurements
Performs those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, including provision for the selection and development of employees, pay administration, budget administration, employee safety, employee counselling and motivation, organization goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating and measuring the work performed within the department
Conduct stakeholder analysis and develop recommended change management approach and strategy.
Develop the vision, communicate the plan, and hold teams accountable
Analyse reports, measurements, and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Establish program and project goals and performance objectives that deliver best-in-class services and solutions to the University
Develop and implement training programs to increase the overall knowledge, skills, and capabilities of the team
Operate in a direct, transparent, and data-driven fashion, be an effective communicator and forge strong day-to-day working relationships
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the department
Build strong technology vendor partnerships, and able to manage multiple vendor relationships to ensure the best performance and financial return
Educate the University on digital opportunities
Innovate / Incubate new digital ideas
Use data and analytics to identify digital opportunities
Foster enterprise customer focus
Develop digital talent aligned to customer experience
Build digital dexterity of
the C-Suite and the workforce
Deliver technology to support the customer experience strategy
Accelerate the development and implementation of function-specific digital initiatives
Work closely with the company's functional leaders to refine the overall direction and roadmap to build-out and implement the Master Data Management (MDM) strategy. Manage and develop a master data center of excellence to work across the enterprise to develop standards, processes, systems and best practices for the management and maintenance of the highest quality and trusted master data across all core application systems
Assist business process experts in defining standard operating procedures, process flows and related
Ongoing cleansing and normalization of data.
Responsible for developing standards, guidelines, processes, and expertise to consistently address recurring master data issues
Ensure data quality, compliance, and consistency of master data across business systems
Engaging and collaborating with leaders and peers in evolving Master Data Management within the organization's applications and processes
Develop a master data management function that is structure and staffed with a manager and data analysts that are responsible for operating and controlling 4 core processes; 1) daily operational Master Data Management (MDM) processes, 2) on-going improvements and documentation of the data management standards, processes, and support systems, 3) on-going measurement and auditing of master data content & quality, 4) provide master data training and support to the enterprise
Ongoing maintenance and management of the MDM portion of the ERP system
Develop and present presentations of proposals and scheduled updates to include process improvement concepts, budgets and investment requirements, timing schedules, desired results, value propositions, prioritization schedules, ROI reports and other measurement tools
Lead the process improvement changes with a major focus on digital automation
Create Process Flow diagrams and perform Value Stream Mapping activities to harvest areas of improvement and cost reduction
Provide hands-on leadership at all levels to ensure successful implementation of change initiatives
Identify the scope of work through a discovery process including interviewing key personnel, documenting current processes, and identifying current challenges
Requirements:
Minimum Honours Degree or equivalent, but preference for a Master’s Degree
Experience – 10 years’ work related experience, preference in an IT leadership role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with executives
Ability to work without supervision
Delivery focused
Design thinker for the future
Good understanding of the ICT eco system in any organisation
Preferences:
Experience as a Developer, Managing change , Stakeholder management
How to Apply
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