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Job Description

OVERVIEW

Job Title

Technology Strategy & Innovation Director

Job Code

692943

Grade

T3

Group

Government Products

Division

Technology

Department

Technology Planning & Excellence

Unit

Technology Strategy & Innovation Director

ROLE PURPOSE

The aim is to state the overall significance of the job from the organization’s perspective.

The Technology Strategy & Innovation Director is responsible for defining, governing, and driving the execution of the technology strategic objectives, portfolio, and project management practices. The role ensures alignment between business priorities, investment decisions, and execution outcomes through effective strategic planning, portfolio governance, and project management.

In addition to leading Strategy and PMO functions, the Director oversees innovation enablement and architecture governance to support technology transformation, modernization, and sustainable growth.

The role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and ensures that strategic initiatives, programs, and projects deliver measurable business value while maintaining governance, transparency, and accountability across the enterprise.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES - Strategy

This section describes the principal outputs required from the job.

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

1. Strategy Development & Execution

• Lead the development, review, and execution of the strategic technology plan.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, programs, and measurable outcomes.
• Establish strategic governance frameworks to monitor execution and benefits realization.
• Develop strategic roadmaps aligned with business priorities and organizational goals.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate annual strategic planning and periodic strategy review cycles.
• Identify strategic risks, dependencies, and opportunities and recommend mitigation actions.

1. PMO Leadership

• Establish and lead the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO).
• Define project, program, and portfolio management standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee enterprise portfolio planning, prioritization, and investment governance.
• Monitor delivery performance across strategic programs and projects.
• Ensure projects are aligned with organizational strategy, budget, and resource capacity.
• Implement project performance reporting, dashboards, and executive portfolio reviews.
• Drive benefits realization and value management practices across initiatives.
• Promote project management excellence through standardized processes, tools, and capabilities.

1. Innovation Management

• Establish innovation frameworks, processes, and governance mechanisms.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and business opportunities.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Manage innovation pipelines, pilot programs, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Support business units in evaluating and scaling innovative solutions.
• Track innovation outcomes and business value realization.

1. Enterprise Architecture Governance

• Provide governance and oversight of enterprise architecture practices.
• Ensure alignment between business strategy, technology investments, and architecture roadmaps.
• Review and govern major technology initiatives for architectural compliance.
• Support technology modernization, cloud adoption, data, AI, and digital transformation programs.
• Collaborate with technology leadership to maintain architecture standards and principles.
• Guide long-term capability planning and technology investment decisions.

1. Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Strategy, PMO, Innovation, and Architecture teams.
• Define organizational structures, operating models, and capability roadmaps.
• Establish performance objectives and development plans for team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capabilities in strategic planning, project management, and portfolio governance

1. Policies, Processes & Procedures

• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Comply with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

1. Information Security

• Comply with all relevant information security practices and standards to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic and professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, MSc or equivalent) preferred.
• Project, Program & Portfolio Management. ( Preferred)
• TOGAF (Preferred)
• Strategy & Business Management

Years and Nature of Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Strategy, PMO, Tech Architecture, Digital Transformation Management, Technology Management, or related leadership roles.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, portfolios, programs, or PMOs.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, portfolio management, benefits realization, and organizational transformation.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and engaging with executive leadership and governance committees.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, innovation management, and technology strategy.

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