IT Delivery Lead (Fixed-Term Contract) needed at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

Job Summary

• Allan Gray is seeking a seasoned IT Delivery Lead to oversee the Fund Operations and Middle office domain within our Institutional IT division. This is a strategic contract opportunity for a senior professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys leading cross-functional teams, and has deep experience in asset management IT delivery.
• Internally, this role is referred to as a Domain Owner – a title that reflects the breadth of responsibility across delivery, leadership, and strategic alignment within a business-aligned technology domain.
• You’ll be joining a high-performing team of 65+ professionals, including Developers (.NET & SQL), Business Analysts, Test Analysts, Architects, and IT Operations specialists. The Institutional IT team is structured into four domains: Front Office, Middle Office, Fund Operations, and Client Servicing – each aligned to core business functions.

Job Responsibilities

Delivery Leadership

• Own the delivery roadmap for the Fund Operations domain and Middle Office domains
• Prioritize backlog items and manage competing demands across initiatives.
• Collaborate with Tech Leads, Architects, Scrum Masters, and QA to ensure alignment and execution.
• Drive implementation of key initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, release processes, and risk mitigation protocols.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and internal teams.
• Translate business needs into actionable delivery plans.
• Manage expectations and proactively address delivery risks.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts.
• Ensure capacity planning, skills development, and succession pipeline.
• Foster team engagement, diversity, and transformation.
• Contribute to talent management and performance coaching.

Strategic Contribution

• Align domain delivery with broader Institutional IT strategy.
• Collaborate with other domain leads to ensure end-to-end solution integrity.
• Provide input into enterprise-level IT objectives and governance.

Requirements

• 8+ years in IT delivery or program management, within asset management or financial services.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional Agile teams.
• Strong background in business analysis, stakeholder management, and solution delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Comfortable navigating complex environments and making strategic decisions.
• Experience with SCRUM, SDLC, and enterprise IT governance.
• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., BCom, BSc, B Bus Sci).