Digitalization Lead

Job Description

DIGITILIZATION LEADJob SummaryThe jobholder is responsible to manage the digital transformation to ensure meetingthe Shareholders Strategies to support the business growth and excellence. This role includes;ensuring that the current and emerging digital realities, opportunities and threats are fullyinherited in the enterprises business strategy, leading the development of the business model forthe optimal use of information and technology, aligning the future business and service plans forall business units and functions in line with the existing and future digital transformation &automation initiatives, and monitoring the execution of the digitalization projects across thecompany. Responsibilities will include but not limited to:Key Accountabilities

• Work with Vice President, IT to create a digital strategy for the enterprise in alignment with the group strategy, and to identify the opportunities for differentiating digital capabilities and solutions.
• Lead the process to identify and evaluate internal digital asset capabilities and strengths.
• Assess external digital opportunities and threats as key inputs to making the bestdecisions on business strategy given digital realities.
• Lead the development of the digital business strategy and road map, and ensures itsintegration with the enterprise strategic planning process, and the resulting businessstrategy and plans.
• Provide a single point of coordination and executive oversight for all digital initiativesand transformation projects.
• Ensure that the enterprise is developing the digital assets and capabilities that will beneeded to survive and thrive in the midterm and long term.
• Act as a champion and change agent in leading the organizational changes required tocreate and sustain enterprise digital capabilities.
• Define and report on metrics that represent progress against digital goals.
• Act as a thought leader on emerging digital business models and technologies,articulating the digital future and the enterprises role in it internally and externally.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Owners in the area of digitalization to ensure synergy.
• Manage professional teams and projects of analysts, researchers, technologists and champions across various functions.
• Partner with the IT / OT Management and Teams to develop and exploit new digital business solutions to create a competitive edge.
• Lead the Data Science & Analysis aspects to support the information flow and decision making in the organization, as main enabler for the organizational reporting and dashboards.
• Setup the Digitalization Strategies, Projects and Roadmaps to support the businesstransformation and automation.
• Lead Digital vision and strategy definition and act as the steward and custodian of the Digital roadmap as per shareholder strategy.
• Unlock Digital business opportunities across the business based on key observed strategicand operational challenges or threatsIdentify synergies for developing and implementing digital solutions
• Develop relevant Digital expertise through a Center of Excellence model, catering for business needs
• Lead and oversee the development of a Digital service catalog and efficient service delivery model
• Act as the single point of contact and key advisor to relevant Vice President, IT for Digital topics and the future of the business
• Lead and integrate the Artificial Intelligence concepts and trends within the existingbusiness model and service platforms in for the targeted excellence across allfunctions.
• Recommend on the Digitalization Platform; i.e. Blockchain, etc. that will enablebusiness transformation
• Oversee Digital use case lifecycle delivery through design, prototyping and full scaleroll-out, where applicable.
• Act as the face of in local Digital and innovation events, seminars, andassociations
• Review Digital value realization (i.e. ROI) across functions
• Oversee the development of an integrated Digital budget and spend plan

Minimum Qualification

• University degree in Information Technology or Engineering Discipline.
• Preferred to have masters degree in strategic management, business administration or related fields
• Fluency in English Language; written and oral
• Minimum Experience / Knowledge & Skills
• Minimum of 10 years of total experience in Information Technology, Automation, or Process Development
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
• Experience in innovating business models and developing new channels, business models or business transformation
• Proven record of a Successful Implementation of Digital Transformation Projects
• Deep understanding of the evolving digital world on both the demand side (how people/companies are using technology) and the supply side (emerging technologies)
• Solid Exposure and working knowledge in digital marketing, analytics, supply chain management and CRM
• Strong business acumen, including domain-specific knowledge of the company and its business units
• Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking and consulting skills
• Working Knowledge in data analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, visualizations, and design dashboards.
• Working experience in Cloud Computing, IOT, Big Data, and Edge Computing
• Strong influence and negotiation skillsAbility to effectively drive people, process and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to business leaders, as well as business concepts to technologists Professional Certifications
• Preferred to be certified in Project Management; PMP, etc.
• Preferred to be certified in any of the Coding Languages; Python, Java, etc.

With over 90 years combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the worlds leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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