This position encompasses two primary areas of responsibility:
IT Business Partner (80%) - Lead a team in supporting business units' innovation initiatives, with a focus on enhancing airport efficiency, productivity, operational excellence, and HR transformation.
IT Portfolio Management (20%) - Oversee IT budget management, conduct expenditure analysis, and drive cost optimisation efforts.
IT Business Partner
– Collaborate with business units to identify and support technology-driven innovation initiatives.
– Analyse strategic business and technical requirements to ensure alignment between IT and corporate objectives.
– Develop solution architectures and product roadmaps, ensuring interoperability within the IT ecosystem.
– Work closely with stakeholders to facilitate MVP trials, including deployment, testing, and validation.
– Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and engaging vendors to assess the suitability of new solutions.
– Assist IT leadership in developing annual work and resource plans.
IT Portfolio Management
– Manage enterprise-wide IT expenditure in alignment with corporate financial goals.
– Partner with Finance to review and optimise the annual IT budget.
– Conduct quarterly reviews with division heads to assess IT spending and budget accuracy.
– Consolidate and approve divisional budget requests.
– Provide guidance on procurement strategies and compliance with relevant policies.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of leadership, business acumen, and technical expertise, with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive strategic outcomes.
Requirements:
– A degree in Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
– A minimum of six years of relevant experience.
– Experience in budget management is advantageous.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with financial reporting and accounting knowledge.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across divisions.
– Detail-oriented, independent, and hands-on approach to work.
– Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
– Strong leadership capabilities.
– Experience in procurement policies and process optimization is an advantage.