Company Description
-ABOUT THE DE BEERS GROUP OF COMPANIES:
De Beers is a member of the Anglo American plc group. Established in 1888, De Beers is the world’s leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline, and is the world’s largest diamond producer, by value, with mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. As part of the company’s operating philosophy, the people of De Beers are committed to Living up to Diamonds by making a lasting contribution to the communities in which they live and work, and transforming natural resources into shared national wealth. For further information about De Beers visit www.debeersgroup.com .
Job Description
-The purpose of this is role is to support the De Beers business strategy to directly drive business value, by delivering fit for purpose IM Enterprise Architecture.
The role is a De Beers Group business expert with extensive knowledge of the Architecture. They are aligned with the wider business objectives, that lead the solutions and support of systems into the De Beers business.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Safety of all employees in region, both De Beers permanent and 3rd party resources at regional operation
- Manage IT professionals to deliver outcomes on time and within budget.
- Work closely with IM leaders to foster the use and expansion of the Enterprise Architecture Framework globally.
- Oversee the delivery of IM services for Enterprise Architecture.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT initiatives and implementations with business objectives.
- Manage IT professionals to deliver outcomes on time and within budget.
- Ensure incorporation of compliance to all IM policies and Standards (Cyber Security, AUP, Software & Systems) for Enterprise Architecture artefacts/deliverables
- Align IM Enterprise Architecture strategies to De Beers business strategies.
- Work with business and IM leaders to understand strategic priorities and align these to the Enterprise Architecture priorities and how this influences the IM strategy.
- Create, maintain and communicate architectural blueprints, patterns, principles and standards.
- Promote the business value of architecture as an enabler of the strategy, and as support for technology innovation, which drives the derivation of business value within De Beers
- Create and maintain the EA framework through consultation with the IM Leadership team and relevant business stakeholders.
Qualifications
-The successful incumbent must meet the following criteria:
- An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors degree or equivalent) in the relevant IM, business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or a related field of study, or equivalent experience
- Experience working in a multinational, multi-cultural environment.
- Extensive global enterprise architecture experience and strong business relationships
- IT Service Delivery
- Outsourcing, supplier negotiation and strategic vendor & contract management
- Budget, project and change management.
- Compliance / Assurance
- Managing across boundaries and matrix structures
- TOGAF or comparable certification
REQUIRED SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:
- A self-starter who takes the initiative and follows though.
- Strong thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of enterprise systems and solutions for the group.
- Ability to develop and grow others within the team.
- Financial metrics & budgeting (performance/cost/capital management, value driver analysis)
- Business improvement tools and techniques
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check, validation of qualifications and medicals.
Additional Information
-Values
Put Safety First – We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.
Be Passionate – We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.
Pull Together – Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.
Build Trust – We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish
Show we Care – The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.
Shape the Future – We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.
Eligibility Criteria
This role is open to all individuals and we will support employees who might need to relocate
Closing date – 24 April 2024
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