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Our Client?
Company is dedicated to supporting, growing, and empowering clients with affordable, easy, and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. They have approximately 2,000 tied advisers and 2,000 supporting independent brokers, all dedicated to meet the financial needs of our clients.
Their vision: They aspire to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients with Company. They create sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement, and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer lifes financial questions.
What will you do?
The Application Manager role is a role within the SAFe structure and is specifically intended to bring technical oversight and governance to the applications being developed and supported in the release train, line management of the technical staff in the self-coordinating squads within the release train and management of the operational processes associated with applications. The Application Manager is a trusted partner to the business Product Manager(s), the Release Train Engineer(s) and the Lean Service Management Lead, listening to the business needs, advising on the technology impacts of business decisions and explaining the business value/risk reduction associated with technical deliverables.
What will make you successful in this role?
- Release Train Responsibilities & Technical Collaboration
- Act as Epic Owner for Key Technical Initiatives & Epics for the applications in their portfolio.
- Negotiate capacity allocation for Local Context technical deliverables with Product Managers and the RTE.
- Define Release Strategy for large technology changes by collaborating with the necessary release train stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Business Product Managers/Product Owners to clarify the Business Value of technical Epics & Features.
- Collaborate with the Business Product Managers/Product Owners to clarify the Technology Impact of key product and process changes.
- Facilitate Early Prioritization for Technology Portfolio backlog with the inputs from IT leadership, architecture CoE, SME services, WOWSS Lead, RTEs, Infrastructure Product Owners and Audit & Compliance.
- Identify enabler epics to Automate & Shift-left Compliance & Non-functional Requirements.
- Facilitate Discovery and Elaboration for key technology epics and features and ensure that application Impact, high level sizing, business benefits, time criticality and cost of delay parameters are identified
- Identify the required enabler epics, enabler features and spikes to complete impact assessment and product and technology choices for defining predictable roadmaps for Large Technology Epics
- Participate in Joint Business Prioritization process, agree on capacity allocation and ensure that Technical Epics and Features are ranked correctly in the backlog.
- Support RTE and squads in PI Planning, Pre-PI Planning and Post-PI Planning activities focusing on Technology Epics
- Establish Ownership for newly identified components and applications by Collaborating
- Technical Strategy Coordination
- IT General Controls Coordination for Applications under management
- Technical Budget Control
- IT Technical Reporting
Qualification and Experience
- Appropriate Technical Post Matric 3-year qualification in Information Systems or Engineering.
- Management training would be beneficial.
- 5+ Years of experience in managing software development & Support teams.
- 10+ Years of IT experience in general.
- 5+ Years of demonstratable experience regarding enterprise application ownership.
- Experience on Company systems, including legacy systems will be beneficial.
Knowledge and Skills
- Extensive knowledge of the Company business.
- Clear understanding of Scaled Agile for Enterprise & the philosophies that guide it.
- Clear understanding of Lean Service Management practices.
- Significant understanding of DevSecOps and modern engineering practices.
- Working knowledge of translating architecture solutions into workable with Technology Leadership, Product Owners/Product
- Managers and RTEs.
Core Competencies
- Extensive Knowledge of Application Architecture.
- Significant knowledge of Microsoft and Open Systems technology.
- Strong collaborator who can achieve objectives through facilitation & influence.
- Communicates Effectively (Oral & in writing)
- Able to bridge the divide between technical and business stakeholders.
Personal Attributes
- Effective at building partnerships
- Analytical with an eye to enhance systems and processes
- Willing to influence the thinking of stakeholders
- Comfortable having to collaborate with various role-players
- Able to maintain performance under pressure
- Effective leadership skills
About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Western Cape
The Western Cape, situated on the south coast of South Africa, is home to a thriving IT industry that offers a diverse range of career opportunities for professionals with expertise in various fields.
The job market in the Western Cape is highly competitive, with many major companies and startups operating in the region. The province’s strategic location, combined with its well-developed infrastructure, makes it an attractive hub for businesses looking to establish themselves in Africa. As a result, there is a high demand for skilled IT professionals who can support the growth of these companies.
The average salary ranges for IT professionals in the Western Cape are as follows: software engineers and developers can expect to earn between R800 000 to R1 200 000 per annum; data scientists and analysts can range from R600 000 to R900 000; cybersecurity specialists can earn anywhere from R500 000 to R800 000; and IT project managers can command salaries ranging from R400 000 to R700 000. These figures are based on industry standards and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and company size.
To succeed in an IT career in the Western Cape, professionals need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages (Java, Python, C++), data structures and algorithms, software development methodologies, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity principles, and excellent communication skills. Additionally, knowledge of industry-specific tools and technologies, such as SAP or Oracle, can be highly valued.
Several major companies and industries are actively hiring IT professionals in the Western Cape. For example, tech giants like IBM and Dell have a strong presence in the region, while financial institutions such as Standard Bank and First National Bank also have significant IT departments. The automotive industry is another major sector that employs IT professionals, with companies like Toyota and Volkswagen having operations in the province.
Career growth opportunities are plentiful for IT professionals in the Western Cape, with many companies offering training and development programs to help employees upskill and reskill. With experience, professionals can move into senior roles such as technical lead or manager, or transition into related fields like business analysis or consulting. The region’s entrepreneurial spirit also makes it an ideal location for startups, providing opportunities for IT professionals to launch their own businesses or join innovative companies that are shaping the future of technology.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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