Technology Operations Manager

One thing we do well at One Linkage is to provide you with autonomy to be the best version of yourself. There are no overly structured hierarchies, no micro-management and hiding behind fancy titles with narrow scopes.

We are self- sufficient autonomous team. We believe in “intrapreneurs”. Only you can decide how far you stretch yourself. We provide you with the tools and support to contribute towards using technology to build bridges between corporates and small businesses. We believe in those who have a passion to improve the status of our country using technology to enable change. If you have a passion to contribute towards job creation, improving our GDP, transferring your skills and knowledge for a common good. Then join One Linkage.

We have built our product Linkage to support corporates to be catalysts for change. We are adding an advisory and consulting division to leverage our own experience o to support those who desire to use technology to innovate.

Overview

Linkage is building its Cloud Practice. As part of this opportunity, five candidates will be chosen to participate in the program. The candidates will work solely on the program for the first three months to ensure the successful meeting of all milestones. By the end of 2022 the team will start engaging with other companies to guide them through similar journeys. The full program operates for 18 months, after which the team will be designated as Authorized PTP Consultants.

Candidates will gain the following accreditations with AWS during the span of this program:

AWS Partner: Accreditation (Business)
AWS Partner: Accreditation (Technical)
AWS Partner: Cloud Economics Accreditation

The Candidates will gain the following certifications with AWS during the span of this program:

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certifications
AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certifications

The selected team will receive priority support and guidance from C-level management at Linkage. They will be supplied with the environment and resources to succeed at this high priority project.

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager who wants to consolidate their experience within the cloud computing environment. This role requires experience in operations, governance, risk, compliance, and has strong financial management skills within the technology industry and to be service orientated. This role will be responsible for both internal and external data management. You will work closely with the other candidates as well as the One Linkage team under the guidance of One Linkage’s COO. This opportunity will enable you to work with a specialized team of developers and other IT consultants.

Requirements / Experience

General:

3-5 years’ experience as an operation, compliance manager
Experience in managing and maintaining data security and other risk related matters especially within cloud compliancy
Experience with conducting legal and compliance workshops
Experience working for Cloud Service Providers (e.g., reseller of cloud licenses) beneficial
Drive and manage legal and data security for the practice
Able to set up and manage, maintain, and execute risk and compliance log for both local and global compliance issues
Experience with executing ISO47K or ISO 9000 beneficial
Strong financial, operations and commerce skills to guide internal and external partners
Comfortable with stakeholder engagement to determine required objectives and success factors
Proficient at collaborating with team members to collect, analyze, and evaluate information from various stakeholders
Good understanding of governance and legal compliance matter
Good understanding of service delivery in the technology industry
Broad understanding of business practices and processes

Bonus

Be part of an internationally recognized program
AWS certification
Partner with future PTP candidates to guide them through their journey

Expectations

Learning mindset:
- The initial phase of your position will be entirely focused on participating in the PTP and getting your accreditations and certifications. You will be expected to actively participate and manage your own your learning journey to be successful.
- You need to embody a willingness to learn and try new things
Consulting:
- Once accredited, you will be required to be customer facing in a consulting capacity. Customers will look to your team to take them through the PTP process and ensure their cloud practice development and evolution.
Security and client first:
- Security of client data is your priority. You will be privy to customer data that needs to be protected. You need to embody our client-centric ethos required to deliver the quality of service our clients have come to expect.
Communication:
- This is universal, you need to communicate effectively and timeously with the people you work with. People who depend on you should be made aware of your progress and any challenges you are dealing with that may affect them. Clients need to be kept informed and should not have to request updates.
- Ask for help if you need it. Be ready to help others if they need it.
Flexible work:
- Comfortable with communicating with team members and clients virtually using Microsoft Teams.
- Remote work is supported and the office in Johannesburg is available for on site work and meetings.
Service oriented:
- We always aim to leave something in a better state than when we started with each of our customer interactions. Continual improvement is a requirement and ensures at the end of the day you are proud of your work.

Our Offer

Be a part of a family on a full-time basis that prioritizes your growth and well-being
Competitive salary
Flexibility for remote work and an office based in Johannesburg for on-site work

Selection Process

Provide us with one line/phrase on why you feel would be the best candidate for this opportunity. This can be your personal motto, favorite quote or mantra that you repeat to yourself each morning.
First round: Getting to know you and testing culture fit.
Second round: Technical evaluation. This will be a technical interview with questions designed to gauge your experience relevant to this role.
Final offer.
Be a Linkage “intrapreneur”

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