Role Overview:

• The Delivery Lead for the modernization of a Trade Credit / Insurance Program will drive the transformation of legacy systems, processes, and technologies into a modern, agile, and scalable platform. This individual is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and customer needs. The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that the new system enhances operational efficiency, improves risk management, and supports future growth.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, insurance, and credit systems, combined with deep expertise in technology modernization, cloud platforms, and data-driven solutions.

Experience Required:

• Delivery Leadership – 10+ years of Leading cross-functional, business, technical, integration, migration and change management teams on multi-year and multi-location projects. Ability to influence, coach and motivate team members to achieve high performance and alignment.
• IT Systems Delivery – 10+ years track record of successfully Leading large-scale, complex Business and / or ERP systems transformation and modernization projects
• Stakeholder Management – Ability to execute complex stakeholder management, from C-suite level down to technical teams to navigate interdependent workstreams to overall journey
• Strategic Thinking & Decision Making – Capacity to align project goals with organizational objectives; Skilled in making informed decisions under pressure and uncertainty
• Strong Interpersonal Skills – Communication, Negotiation, Relationship Building & Conflict Resolution
• Industry / Business Solution Skills – Financials Services, Insurance and Trade Credit
• Programme Management – 10+ years of Programme Manager / Director experience, managing delivery whilst minimising risk and meeting business case objectives
• Beneficial Experience – Experience as QA director on large scale IT delivery projects, and / or Senior Solution Architect; Cloud solutions and Custom Development

Education:

• Matric
• Qualification/ Certification in Project / Program Management
• Relevant IT, Engineering or Business degree preferred