Our client, a well-known company is looking for candidates for the position of Digital Strategy and Application Solution – Manager/DGM.
Description
The Manager within the DX Strategy & Application Solution Department will lead and manage the development, deployment, and support of large-scale IT systems and digital transformation initiatives. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to drive innovative solutions and digital strategies in the maritime sector, ensuring alignment with business goals and technological advancements.
Responsibilities
- Project Management – Plan, estimate budgets, report, schedule, and manage resources for projects and change requests. Apply Agile methodologies to manage end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Business Requirements – Engage with business stakeholders to identify and document digital needs, translating them into actionable project specifications. Ensure project goals align with overall digital transformation objectives.
- Business Process Management – Analyse and document existing business processes. Propose and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Change Management – Apply change management processes to manage stakeholders’ expectations and facilitate smooth transitions during project implementation.
- Solution Design & Development – Design IT solutions to meet specifications and lead their development, integration, and testing to ensure project goals are achieved.
- Solution Deployment & Maintenance – Oversee application deployment, execute verification procedures, and manage implementation and maintenance activities, addressing issues as they arise.
- Internal Stakeholder Management – Build and maintain strong partnerships with applications owners and other IT members. Work with internal business management to identify and prioritise application support needs, issues, and digital transformation projects.
- Vendor Management - Facilitate and maintain relationships with vendors/partners, negotiating contracts, creating standards for the vendors, and finding the best available vendors.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems Engineering or other relevant disciplines.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience
- (for DGM level) At least 5 years of managerial (meaning having direct reports) OR people management experience or project leadership experience (functional leadership)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in solution design and agile project management in complex, multi-site environments.
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master) is required.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering IT transformation projects, achieving financial and operational improvements, and implementing change strategies.
- Familiarity with IT applications and systems including Business Intelligence Tools in maritime sector.
- Strong understanding of business processes
- Solid technical and functional knowledge of application architecture best practices.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
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