Center of Excellence Lead

The Center of Excellence (CoE) Leader is responsible for setting strategic direction, leading a talented technical team to drive technical excellence and innovation within the organization. Provide thought leadership, research trends, support training and mentorship for a certain focus area, promote knowledge sharing to nurture and grow a sustainable internal talent pool and enhance the organization's capabilities and competitiveness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategy and Vision:
  • Develop and execute strategies for the particular CoE, aligning with the organization's overall goals and industry best practices.
  • Continuously monitor the industry landscape to identify emerging technologies and trends, and assess their relevance potential impact on the organization. Incorporate these insights into the CoE's strategic roadmap.
  • Regularly review and update the CoE's strategy to adapt to changing technology landscapes and organizational needs.
• Technology Adoption and Innovation:
  • Foster a culture of innovation within the CoE, placing a strong emphasis on generating tangible business value through innovative solutions and practices.
  • Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, ensuring they are aligned with the organization's strategic goals.
  • Create compelling business cases for the adoption of new technologies. Highlight the potential benefits, ROI, and risks associated with each initiative.
  • Develop a change management strategy to help employees and the whole organization adapt to new technologies and methodologies. Provide training and support to ensure a smooth transition and manage and mitigate risks associated with technology adoption.
  • Ensure that new technologies and methodologies are effectively leveraged to support the company's competitive positioning and enhance organizational capabilities and competitiveness.
  • Define metrics to measure the success and impact of technology adoption initiatives and continuously assess and report to company leadership the progress and results of these initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, technical leaders, and industry partners.
  • Develop a clear and effective communication strategy to engage with stakeholders.
  • Serve as a liaison between the CoE and other BU/teams, ensuring seamless integration and alignment of technical initiatives.
  • Involve stakeholders in technology assessment, planning, and decision-making processes and actively seek their feedback to adapt and refine CoE strategies and initiatives.
• Provide dynamic leadership and mentorship to a team of technical experts, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development of CoE team members.
• Project Oversight:
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of CoE projects/initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Knowledge Management and Sharing:
  • Establish and maintain a knowledge repository within the CoE, documenting best practices, lessons learned, and technical insights.
  • Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and transfer within the CoE and across the organization.
  • Leverage industry partnerships for knowledge sharing, resource access, and staying updated on industry trends.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education – With a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or any related course.
  • Specific certification related to the required Capability/Technical domain (aligned to senior/lead role) is a plus.
• Related Work Experience – At least 10 years of experience as an IT Professional, with 5+ years experience in a leadership role in the required capability / technical domain.
  • Required Capability/Technical Domain specific experience (aligned to senior/lead role)
  • Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality.
  • Experience in leading organization capability development, change management and transformation is a plus
  • Demonstrated track record in successful delivery and the application of contemporary IT management practices, methodologies and tools
  • For internal candidates: at least 2 years of tenure at a Sr. level/Lead role at Yondu and has consistently achieved a rating of above 3 in PPE.
• Skills
  • Must have the ability to lead and manage a large team.
  • Must have a deep understanding of the capability, business and delivery to set meaningful goals objectives and identify priorities.
  • Proven ability in driving results and accountability of business needs.
  • Must be able to influence multiple stakeholders in working together to reach goals and objectives.
  • Must have excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others.
  • Must have exceptional strategic thinking skills
  • Must have a strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and commitments
  • Must have sound problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare and deliver technical and business papers, reports and proposals

Yondu is a Philippine-based IT solutions company owned by Globe Telecom. We empower businesses across various industries through a wide array of innovative technology solutions to help them scale in the new digital economy. Our mission is to create happier technological experiences by turning great ideas into excellent and valuable business solutions.

If you're looking to advance your career in the IT industry, Yondu is the best place to be. You will be a part of a young, dynamic culture that always pursues innovation and growth. As a Yondude, you'll gain fresh perspectives from a team of knowledgeable and competitive individuals and learn how to develop cutting-edge business solutions that go above and beyond. You'll also enjoy collaborating with brilliant and fun people who are ready to take on the world.

Established in 2001, our company has grown exponentially, and we're always on the lookout for highly skilled and competitive individuals to innovate and evolve with. If this sounds exciting for you, #BeAYondude, and leverage your expertise to help us achieve our ultimate goal of going above and beyond

Join us and grow your career in the IT industry

Yondu is a Philippine-based IT solutions company owned by Globe Telecom. We empower businesses across various industries through a wide array of innovative technology solutions to help them scale in the new digital economy. Our mission is to create happier technological experiences by turning great ideas into excellent and valuable business solutions.

If you're looking to advance your career in the IT industry, Yondu is the best place to be. You will be a part of a young, dynamic culture that always pursues innovation and growth. As a Yondude, you'll gain fresh perspectives from a team of knowledgeable and competitive individuals and learn how to develop cutting-edge business solutions that go above and beyond. You'll also enjoy collaborating with brilliant and fun people who are ready to take on the world.

Established in 2001, our company has grown exponentially, and we're always on the lookout for highly skilled and competitive individuals to innovate and evolve with. If this sounds exciting for you, #BeAYondude, and leverage your expertise to help us achieve our ultimate goal of going above and beyond

Join us and grow your career in the IT industry

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