Data and Digital Systems Manager Opportunity

Job description

Our client (leading outdoor company in SA) is looking for a very senior person to fill the data and digital systems manager position based at their head office in Johannesburg .

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Management of the data admin department
• Administration of the asset management and ERP systems
• Assist with designing ad hoc reports/extracting data from the systems.
• Manage the upgrade processes on both Epicor and Fusion
• Support the business in the use of data and new automated processes – both Fusion and Epicor
• Support the data integrity of the company databases
• Manage and support handheld devices for data collection in the field
• Support integration between financial system and asset management systems
• Providing training support to all staff on the financial and asset management systems
• Interact with all departments and branches to ensure processes, procedures and reports are suitable to meet business requirements
• Introduce controls when necessary to ensure compliance to processes and procedures
• Introduce new computerized reports to meet business requirements
• Monitor trends and accuracy of data and processes
• Management of Mapping API integration with Fusion and other systems
• Management of mobile application development and integration
• Sourcing of new technologies to enhance the business productivity
• Develop functional specifications and system design specifications for development teams
• Communicates and applies project standards.
• Conducts post-release review on Fusion and be responsible for feasibility study and execute control record setting.
• Manage supplier SLA’s

Requirements

• B-Com, Bsc Software Engineering or relevant qualification
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a managerial role
• Experience with software development projects involving multiple development teams essential
• Business analysis and system analysis skills/experience
• Must have experience in database administration and consulting
• Must have experience working on Financial/ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Crystal Reports 8.5/9.0/10.0 or similar report writing tools
• QlikView experience would be advantageous
• Advance knowledge of MS Office suite
• Exposure to digital scheduling
• Solid SQL experience
• Should have experience in the following: data modelling (preferably), business process modelling business object modelling.
• Change management processes / implementation of new systems.
• Data quality management experience
• Strong understanding of data entry /update best practices
• Preferably been exposed to software testing procedures
• IT Compliance and governance

Personal Skills/Attributes

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional time management skills
• Influencing and leading
• Delegation
• Team work
• Negotiation
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Own vehicle, ability to travel
• Willing to work long hours
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Strong organisational skills

Posted on 03 Jul 18:01        APPLY NOW