Senior Manager: Enterprise Engineering
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Contract
- Full-time
- Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (mandatory) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- Postgraduate degree (preferred) such as a Master’s in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.
- Professional certifications (advantageous):
- Cloud Certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Engineer).
- Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF, Zachman).
- Project/Delivery Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master, SAFe).
- IT Service Management (ITIL).
- Security & Compliance (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
- Relevant Experience – Senior Manager: Enterprise Engineering
- Minimum 10–15 years in technology and software engineering, with at least 5–7 years in senior leadership roles managing large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
- Proven experience in enterprise-scale engineering — including platform engineering, systems integration, middleware, and cloud-native architecture.
- Track record of leading enterprise modernization initiatives such as cloud transformation, API-first development, DevOps adoption, and automation at scale.
- Demonstrated success in governing engineering practices across multiple business units, ensuring compliance, security, and enterprise standards.
- Hands-on involvement in designing and delivering resilient, secure, and scalable platforms that support multiple business domains.
- Experience managing engineering budgets, vendor relationships, and enterprise technology portfolios.
- Strong background in regulatory compliance, risk management, and IT governance within complex, regulated industries (e.g., banking, fintech, telecom, or large enterprises).
- Proven ability to build and mentor senior managers and technical leaders, fostering high-performing engineering cultures.
- Required Certifications
- (Baseline to ensure technical and governance credibility at enterprise level)
- Cloud Architecture:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
- Enterprise Architecture & Governance:
- TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
- Zachman Framework (advantageous)
- IT Service & Governance:
- ITIL v4 (Managing Professional or Strategic Leader level)