Executive: Information Technology - A& I

Absa Bank Limited

South Africa
Hybrid
Digital transformation leadership
Enterprise architecture expertise
Cloud platforms (aws/azure/gcp)
This is a rare and compelling opportunity for a senior technology executive to take ownership of the entire IT function of a large, complex national insurer

Job Summary

  • This is a rare and compelling opportunity for a senior technology executive to take ownership of the entire IT function of a large, complex national insurer.
  • The Executive: Information Technology will have regular exposure to the Board of Directors and be expected to communicate technology strategy clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences at senior levels.
  • Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing IT organisation of 100+ professionals, spanning engineering, operations, architecture and data.

Matching Summary

This is a rare and compelling opportunity for a senior technology executive to take ownership of the entire IT function of a large, complex national insurer.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Digital transformation leadership
  • Enterprise architecture expertise
  • Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Cybersecurity strategy
  • IT infrastructure management
  • Large IT team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinking and roadmaps
  • Collaborative leadership style
  • High commercial acumen
  • Resilient and decisive
  • Technology-enabled customer outcomes

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 15 years' progressive experience in senior IT leadership
  • At least 5 years at an Executive level
  • Demonstrable track record of digital transformation
  • Experience managing substantial IT budgets
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
  • Master's degree preferred

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