The purpose of the job is to provide sound technical leadership in cybersecurity and technology development in all aspects of our business. The incumbent will serve as a strategic thought-partner, and report to the CEO. A strong business acumen is essential in this role.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities:
Build and Manage Cybersecurity Development for Client.
Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance.
Work closely with the Commercial Team in uncovering clients’ request.
Design, develop, implement, and coordinate technology development systems, policies and procedures.
Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems. Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy.
Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time. Audit systems and assess their outcomes.
Preserve IT assets, information security and control structures. Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness.
Responsible for establishing and delivering the Commercial IT vision aligned with Commercial strategy.
Develop a deep understanding of the Commercial organization and establish and own the Commercial IT roadmap which addresses gaps in current delivery and identifies new solutions to enable growth.
Understand and balance the immediate needs of Commercial, supports new business demands and helps define future solutions regarding suitable systems and IT services.
Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Commercial IT team while also developing people from both a functional skills and leadership perspective.
Ensure that the Commercial IT organization is structured and resourced cost effectively to implement the Commercial IT roadmap and oversee operational support.
Develop and maintain internal partnerships with stakeholders, external partnerships with vendors and provide regular feedback that is actionable.
Collaborate with Commercial stakeholders to understand, document and prioritize requests.
Proactively communicate with stakeholders in order to provide updates, anticipate future needs and offer strategic recommendations and insights.
Accountable for ensuring that solutions and services deliver expected business value.
Engage as a member of the ITLT (Information Technology Leadership Team).
Liaising with Product Managers to provide feedback from clients about product requirements
Keeping abreast of market trends and product & competitor landscapes.
Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues and deliver better value to the customer.
CHALLENGES & OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Fast paced work environment.
High frequency of unscheduled demands with tight timelines from management and the business environment.
Consistent and aggressive follow through on receivables.
BENEFITS
A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment.
The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world.
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders to meet the need of current and future human capital requirements in Africa.
PLANNING
Macro: Monthly Micro: Weekly JOB DIMENSIONS
KEY PEOPLE MEASURES
All staff
KEY FINANCIAL MEASURES
Overall Organisation Budget
KEY QUALITY MEASURES
Quality of Management Report
Effectiveness of Recommendation
Effectiveness of Cost Management Initiatives
KEY RESULT AREAS (KRA)
Management Report.
Cost containment.
Management of Statutory Regulations
Management of IT Assets: Soft and Hard Assets
KEY PERFOMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
Timeliness and quality of management report.
Effectiveness of cost containment initiatives and cost control policy.
Effectiveness of payable cycle and Receivable aging control.
Compliance rate and timeliness of meeting regulatory obligations.
JOB REQUIREMENT & PERSON SPECIFICATION
Academic Qualification & Work Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Programming, Computer Science Engineering or related field
Experienced in hiring, managing, and retaining a team of talented technology professionals
Minimum of 7 years Engineering and software development experience in cybersecurity, banking and payment industry
6+ years’ management experience in an IT environment
3+ years’ experience working with cybersecurity systems
Demonstrated experience in negotiating with business leaders to drive effectiveness of the Technology department
3 + years’ Experience providing Technology solutions in a Cybersecurity/ Financial environment preferred
PMP, ITIL, SCRUM certification desirable
Skills
Effective Written Communication and Presentation Skills
Ability to explain and present technical solutions
Excellent relationship-building skills
Affinity to both sales and technology functions
Problem Solving and Analytical Skills.
Excellent Decision Making and Leadership Skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Personal Attributes
Integrity
Credibility
Confidentiality
Proactive
Prudent and Shrewd
To apply, please send an email to careers@enov8solutions.tech
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