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roadmaps.\nReduce key-person dependency and improve organisational resilience.\nProgramme & Portfolio Delivery\nOversee the delivery of multiple concurrent projects and programmes.\nEnsure effective project governance, risk management and executive reporting.\nManage project prioritisation and resource allocation.\nEstablish delivery metrics and performance reporting.\nEnsure alignment between business priorities and development capacity.\nExamples of strategic initiatives include:\nPlatform modernisation\nBroker Management solutions\nPortal and customer-facing applications\nAPI enablement and external integrations\nData and reporting initiatives\nCore insurance system\nPeople Leadership\nLead and develop multidisciplinary teams including:\nDevelopment Managers\nSoftware Developers\nBusiness Analysts\nData Analysts\nDatabase Specialists\nTechnical Leads\nResponsibilities include:\nWorkforce planning\nCoaching and mentoring\nSuccession planning\nPerformance management\nTalent 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management\nGovernance and risk management\nTechnical\nSolution architecture\nSoftware engineering\nTechnology modernisation\nIntegration strategy\nData and analytics understanding\n Success Measures\nThe successful candidate will be measured on:\nDelivery of strategic transformation initiatives.\nStability and availability of critical business systems.\nDevelopment team effectiveness and productivity.\nQuality, security and governance compliance.\nTechnology roadmap execution.\nReduction of legacy platform risk.\nBusiness stakeholder satisfaction.\nTalent retention and succession readiness.\n6 - 8 years of experience in Information Technology, Information/Cyber Security, IT Auditing, IT or Operational Risk, IT Compliance, or IT Governance.\n2 - 4 years managerial / leadership experience.\nStrong understanding of IT Governance frameworks, methodologies, and related standards.\nAt least two relevant industry certifications: ISO27001/27002, COBIT 5/2019, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CGRC 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Administration, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Expertise Management System, IT Architecture, Policies & Procedures, User Requirements Documentation, Wireless Network ManagementCompetencies\nCommunicates EffectivelyCourageCultivates InnovationDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityManages ComplexityNimble LearningOptimizes Work ProcessesEducation\nNQF Level 9 - MastersClosing Date\n19 October 2026 , 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.\nThe Old Mutual 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