Organisational Technical Excellence Enabler (Expert)

SUMMARY:
Are you prepared to move beyond addressing team-level technical challenges and lead organizational transformation, while advancing the broader developer community towards technical excellence? Our client is seeking an Organizational Technical Excellence Enabler with expertise in UX Design and a user-centered approach to technical enablement.
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of architectural principles and best practices, along with ITIL expertise. Familiarity with systems and processes such as AWM, ConnectIT, and a strong marketing acumen to support enablement initiatives is also required.

The position is scheduled to begin 01 March 2025. Applicants must be based in Gauteng or willing to relocate.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

• Solve Technical Challenges:
• Provide strategic technical support to enhance ATC Tool adoption and integration across teams
• Identify, analyse, and propose solutions to address systemic technical bottlenecks within the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

• Deliver overarching technical guidance to enhance ATC Tool usage
• Provide visibility into areas of duplicate efforts in the Hub, enabling informed decision-making and increased efficiency
• Standardise toolchains and workflows to enhance efficiency and collaboration across teams

• Define and advocate for standardised technical practices across the Hub, ensuring alignment with global initiatives
• Support the identification of existing horizontal structures globally, such as COPs and COEs, and contribute to creating a structured, standardised approach for their implementation within the Hub
• Collaborate with departments to refine the software development lifecycle and toolchain vision for the next 5–10 years
• Be a core member of the FG-9-Z Tech Circle to drive change at an organisational level
• Contribute to the technical vision for the Hub, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and technological advancements

• Align with the Developer Experience (DX) team to drive a seamless and standardised developer onboarding experience while also championing the adoption of the Developer Home initiative
• Support the Developer Home initiative by contributing technical expertise
• Drive the identification of high-impact training topics and oversee the creation of trainings via MyTMS

• Assist with steering the development of an AWM maturity dashboard
• Support the roll-out of AI4DevOps - JoyCode and other transformative AI initiatives across the Hub, ensuring technical alignment and seamless integration into existing workflows

• Minimum 8+ years of IT experience
• Software Development Expertise: Proven experience in software development, with a strong understanding of modern practices
• DevOps Knowledge: Deep expertise in DevOps principles, practices, and toolchains
• Influential Communication: Exceptional ability to persuade, guide, and inspire stakeholders and teams
• Analytical Mindset: Proficient in data analytics to extract actionable insights and drive improvements
• Strategic Problem Solving: Skilled at applying structure to ambiguous challenges and delivering practical solutions under tight deadlines
• Agile Proficiency: Comprehensive knowledge of Agile ways of working, principles, and Scrum practices
• Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to manage relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse teams
• Collaboration Tools: Proficient in platforms such as Jira, Confluence, and other work management tools
• Technical Visionary: Forward-thinking approach to evolving technical needs and optimising the SDLC
• Technical Strategy Development: Ability to craft and communicate long-term technical roadmaps, balancing innovation with business objectives
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter