Practice Manager (integrated Security Solutions) - Johannesburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 19-10-2016 4:00:33 PM
16-11-2016 4:00:33 PM
We are currently looking for a Practice Manager – Integrated Security Solutions to support the business in achieving its strategic objectives.
 
The Practice Manager will take ownership for managing operations specific to the ISS Business Unit on a National level and will assist with the implementation of the strategic plans and policies as established by the Executive team.
 
The Practice Manager will be required to:
  • Formulate strategy
  • Ensure Operational Efficiency
  • Build Organisational Culture
  • Allocate Capital
  • People Management
 
 
What we expect you to do:
Strategic
  • Formulate and set the strategic direction, take ownership of the strategic execution and inform the executive team of important factors influencing the business unit and relevant trends that impacts future strategy and policy.
Financial Management
  • Establishes budgets for the National Practice.
  • Directs the National Practice to meet budget and other financial goals.
  • Ensures that financial targets and plans are communicated.
 
Operational Management
  • Regional alignment within the National Practice.
  • Directs short and long term planning to meet contractual and operational targets and financial budgets.
  • Establishes performance goals across all operations.
  • Directs support areas to allocate resources and assesses utilisation to ensure optimal usage.
  • Directs & monitors support areas to deliver required support services to Operations.
Stakeholder Management
  • Directs the change control processes across the National Practice to mitigate contractual risk.
  • Manages senior business stakeholders through appropriate direct engagement to ensure that all risk and control issues are properly transparent and managed.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert on Integrated Security Solutions.
 
Attraction & Selection
Retention
Performance/People Management
Vendor Management
 
Here's what we are looking for in candidates for this job
  • Degree in Electronic Engineering or Commerce Degree, MBA highly beneficial
  • At least 6 – 8 years’ experience in a Senior Management role within a global organisation
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of IT industry environment and business needs
  • Excellent decision making skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders
  • Strong market orientation with experience working with clients and business teams to create client-orientated solutions and services
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business and service offerings
  • Ability to recognise opportunities for enhancement and continuous improvement and to manage change effectively
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage a team in a matrix environment
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present information clearly and succinctly
  • Sound commercial acumen with the ability to deliver innovative commercial models that meet transformation objectives
  • Ability to think strategically with an understanding of the operations of a service unit with a large span of control
  • Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels in an organisation
  • Ability to work in high-pressure situations and to meet tight deadlines
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
Send a detailed copy of your CV to Bonita (bonita(at)recru-it(dot)co(dot)za) 
Should you not be contacted within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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