Main Responsibilities:

• To assume oversight of all IT infrastructure and delivery of IT support and implementation
• Oversee and recommend IT strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals

• Research and implement new technologies that deliver competitive advantage and streamline all internal operations to help optimise their strategic benefits

• Procure the Design and customisation of IT systems and platforms to improve customer experience and maximise internal effectiveness
• Facilitate departments' use of technology to ensure appropriateness and fitness for purpose

• Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organisation
• Approve purchases of IT equipment and software and establish effective partnerships with IT providers
• Oversee the IT infrastructure (networks and computer systems) to ensure appropriate functionality, optimal performance and service delivery within the financial constraints.
• Provide Executive Committee oversight of the IT and Business Change related activities
• Analyse the costs, value, and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actions
• Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance
• Use stakeholder feedback to inform improvements and adjustments to technology

Core Skills Required:

• Strategic thinker and strong business acumen
• Well-versed in current technological trends and familiar with a variety of business concepts
• Strong and proven people management and leadership skills

• Proven experience as CIO/CTO or similar managerial role
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure and trends to build strategy
• Background in designing/developing IT systems and/or planning IT implementation
• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgets and business planning
• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent organisational, leadership and communications skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities