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Senior Manager: Enterprise Engineering



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Senior Manager: Enterprise Engineering

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)

Preferred / Advantageous Certifications

(Demonstrates added depth in specialized enterprise domains)

  • Security & Compliance: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • DevOps & Automation: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent
  • Data & Integration: MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect, Apache Kafka Certifications, or equivalent
  • Leadership / Business: Executive education programs (e.g., MBA modules, Digital Transformation certifications)

Key Responsibilities – Senior Manager: Enterprise Engineering

Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Alignment

  • Define and execute the enterprise engineering strategy in line with overall business and technology roadmaps.

  • Partner with architecture, product, and infrastructure leaders to deliver enterprise-wide platforms and shared services.

  • Drive modernization initiatives (cloud migration, API-first, DevOps, AI/automation, containerization).

Enterprise Engineering Delivery

  • Oversee the design, build, and integration of enterprise platforms (APIs, middleware, identity management, shared services).

  • Ensure resilience, scalability, and security across enterprise technology stacks.

  • Govern and standardize engineering practices across teams and business domains.

  • Manage the portfolio of enterprise engineering projects ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and time.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • Implement engineering governance frameworks that align with regulatory, security, and compliance requirements.

  • Oversee risk management, disaster recovery, observability, and operational resilience.

  • Ensure all platforms and services comply with enterprise security and data privacy policies.

Leadership & People Development

  • Lead, coach, and mentor senior managers, architects, and technical leaders.

  • Build a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and accountability.

  • Drive talent development, succession planning, and diversity initiatives within enterprise engineering.

Financial & Vendor Management

  • Manage enterprise engineering budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization.

  • Oversee strategic vendor relationships and third-party technology partnerships.

  • Ensure value realization and ROI from enterprise engineering investments.

Location: Roodepoort

Model: Hybrid

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