Illovo – Functional Lead

Vacancy: Solution Delivery: Functional Lead (Contract Role)

About the Client:

We are working with our partner, a prominent consumer-focused agri-business in Africa, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As part of their ongoing strategic initiatives, they are seeking a talented Solution Delivery: Functional Lead to join their dynamic team.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Solution Delivery & PMO Manager, the Solution Delivery: Functional Lead will play a pivotal role in the client’s IT Department. The successful candidate will lead a team of Functional Solution Owners across business applications to design and deliver integrated business processes and solutions based on business requirements and priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement the Solution Development Vision and Strategy.
• Lead the Functional Solution Owners team to take ownership of the Functional Solution landscape.
• Define and own the Functional Solution strategy and Roadmap for the enterprise.
• Facilitate delivery and compliance of applications to all requirements, policies, and standards.
• Jointly responsible for Application Integration Service supplier performance.
• Manage and quality assurance of the Application/Business Solution Portfolio.
• Interpret business needs and develop IT strategy for Business Solutions.
• Collaborate with solution owners to ensure a robust architectural runway.
• Assess Technology Solutions and recommend to Group IT and Business Functions.
• Ensure processes and tools are in place to identify critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement.
• Provide consulting support to solution architects and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Develop service strategies for business Solution Services and conduct lifecycle planning.
• Manage relationships with internal and external Business Solution/Application service vendors.
• Lead and support the Solution Delivery Functional team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in implementing and managing SAP solutions.
• Extensive experience across a range of SAP modules and integration areas.
• Minimum 10 years of people management and leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of SAP capabilities, processes, and solutions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in requirement gathering and solution design.
• Hands-on configuration and testing experience.
• Knowledge of integration standards and technologies.
• Strong analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business analysis skills.
• Well-developed business acumen.
• Advanced skills in MS Office.
• Willingness to travel to various locations within and outside South Africa.

Important Notes:

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.