HOD: IT Strategy & Software Engineering Job Vacancy at Vodacom
This role is central to shaping and executing our technology strategy, driving digital transformation, and ensuring scalable, future-ready solutions across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the formation and execution of IT strategy, including budget planning and management.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives and champion innovation across the enterprise.
- Oversee project and program management, ensuring timely delivery and visibility at all levels.
- Manage product development, customer self-help solutions, and simplified customer journeys
- Ensure effective CAPEX and OPEX spend aligned with organizational strategy.
- Promote agile adoption, modernized architecture, and emerging technologies.
- Nurture talent through upskilling, reskilling, and performance management.
Skills, Competence, Knowledge & Qualifications
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management
- Strategy formulation and execution
- Project & Program Management
- Agile ways of working and scaled agile adoption
- Product development and enterprise architecture
- Digital transformation and change management
- Stakeholder management and business acumen
- Artificial Intelligence
- Analytical, planning, and budgeting expertise
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in senior management and similar environment
- Experience with GSM & Mobile Money products and services
- Project management knowledge and experience (advantageous)
- Accounting knowledge (added advantage)
Join Us
At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
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