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Digital Innovation and Transformation Leader

Stratostaff  · Consulting

Full Time Nairobi
Nairobi
Deadline: 10 September 2026
Posted June 16, 2026

To fulfill the strategic objectives of the organization, this role is designed to drive key initiatives, optimize operational efficiency, and enhance stakeholder satisfaction. The position requires a dynamic professional capable of executing high-impact projects, analyzing complex data to inform decision-making, and collaborating cross-functionally to align efforts with overarching business goals. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and adherence to project timelines.

The Head of Digital Transformation spearheads the organization’s digital transformation strategy, serving as the pivotal intermediary between business leadership, operational units, and technology teams. This position establishes strategic guidance, frameworks, and monitoring for digital projects, guaranteeing coherence with key organizational objectives and tangible business results across retail, commercial, supply, distribution, and corporate domains.

This role is pivotal in uncovering digital opportunities, crafting transformation strategies, and allocating investments strategically, while also overseeing intricate cross-functional initiatives and fostering widespread adoption across the organization. The successful candidate will spearhead digital innovation, process enhancement, automation, and data-driven decision-making, while upholding robust governance, cybersecurity protocols, and regulatory compliance in a strictly regulated operational landscape.

The role entails executing a diverse range of duties and responsibilities essential to the position. Key tasks include managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance productivity. Responsibilities extend to analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Strong communication skills are necessary to liaise with stakeholders and convey complex information effectively. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in relevant software tools and possess a keen attention to detail to maintain accuracy in all deliverables.

We are seeking an experienced professional to drive alignment between business strategy and digital initiatives, ensuring cohesive integration across all operations. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of strategic planning and digital transformation, with a proven ability to translate high-level business objectives into actionable digital solutions. Responsibilities include evaluating current digital capabilities, identifying gaps, and recommending scalable technologies to enhance efficiency and innovation. Additionally, the role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to foster a unified vision and execute strategic roadmaps that support long-term growth and competitive advantage.

Forge strategic alliances with C-suite executives and business unit heads to gain insight into key objectives, operational obstacles, and avenues for transformative growth.

Transform business goals into well-defined digital strategies that drive expansion, optimize operational performance, enhance risk mitigation, and elevate customer satisfaction.

Offer expert strategic direction regarding technology-enabled opportunities spanning fuel operations, logistics, supply chain management, commercial activities, and corporate functions.

Assess and enhance business requirements to ensure they generate optimal value and maintain strong alignment with organizational goals.

Act as the main liaison for digital transformation projects throughout the entire organization.

We are seeking a strategic leader to develop and execute a comprehensive Digital Transformation Strategy & Roadmap. This role requires deep expertise in digital innovation, technology integration, and organizational change management to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current digital maturity, identify key gaps, and prioritize high-impact initiatives. Responsibilities include defining long-term digital vision, aligning technology investments with business objectives, and ensuring seamless implementation across departments. A proven track record in digital transformation, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in emerging technologies are essential. Additionally, the ideal candidate must possess exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Spearhead the creation, execution, and ongoing refinement of the organization’s digital transformation roadmap to ensure its alignment with strategic objectives and operational needs.

You will harmonize digital strategies with overarching business goals, critical operational priorities, and comprehensive long-term strategic frameworks.

Explore avenues to digitize processes, streamline workflows, implement automation solutions, and improve operational transparency.

Track advancements in cutting-edge technologies and evolving industry trends within the oil and gas sector, such as automation, data analytics, mobility solutions, artificial intelligence, and the integration of operational technologies.

Assist executive leadership in establishing and conveying the organization’s digital vision and transformation priorities.

Responsible for overseeing and directing portfolio management activities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and governance frameworks. Establishes and maintains robust governance structures to support decision-making processes, risk management, and compliance requirements. Leads the development and implementation of portfolio strategies, prioritizing initiatives based on strategic value and resource availability. Monitors portfolio performance, identifies variances, and implements corrective actions as needed. Collaborates with stakeholders across departments to ensure seamless integration of portfolio initiatives with broader business goals. Drives continuous improvement by evaluating portfolio processes and recommending enhancements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

Develop and oversee a well-organized portfolio of digital transformation projects spanning the entire organization.

Establish and refine prioritization frameworks that evaluate business value alongside operational impact, risk factors, regulatory obligations, and resource constraints to ensure balanced and effective decision-making.

Craft comprehensive executive reports, compelling business cases, and strategic decision-support materials tailored for governance forums and steering committees.

Monitor portfolio performance and allocate resources strategically to enhance the overall value delivered to the organization.

Monitor and track the progress of initiatives, ensuring visibility into key factors such as dependencies, risks, budgets, and expected outcomes.

We are seeking an accomplished leader to oversee digital program and project initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and successful delivery. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing complex digital transformations, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive innovation. Responsibilities include defining project scope, allocating resources, mitigating risks, and maintaining high performance standards. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the capacity to communicate effectively at all levels. Proficiency in agile methodologies and digital tools is required, and prior experience in a senior leadership role within a digital environment is preferred.

Spearhead strategic, organization-wide digital transformation initiatives, guiding projects from initial concept through to successful implementation and widespread adoption.

Establish governance frameworks, define clear objectives, set strategic milestones, allocate necessary budgets, and implement measurable success criteria for transformation initiatives.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, technology teams, external vendors, and implementation partners to ensure seamless coordination and alignment.

Ensure program execution aligns with predetermined timelines, allocated budgets, and established quality benchmarks.

Analyze potential risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies to ensure seamless project execution.

Foster cross-functional and interdepartmental accountability and collaboration to ensure alignment and shared ownership of objectives.

Effectively leading organizational transitions and driving user acceptance are central to this role. Implementing robust change management strategies is essential to ensure smooth process integration and adoption across teams. Responsibilities include assessing change impacts, developing tailored adoption plans, and providing ongoing support to facilitate seamless transitions. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, the position requires strong communication skills to address concerns and promote buy-in. Experience in managing change initiatives within dynamic environments is preferred, along with a proven ability to measure adoption success and adjust strategies as needed.

Formulate and execute comprehensive change management strategies to facilitate the effective integration and utilization of digital solutions.

Foster collaboration with business leaders and end users across all phases of the transformation journey to cultivate strong commitment and a sense of ownership.

Facilitate the planning and execution of communication strategies, foster stakeholder relationships, deliver training programs, and support user enablement initiatives to drive project success.

Assess the extent of adoption, evaluate the business impact, and determine the return on investment after the implementation phase.

Facilitate the advancement of digital competencies and foster an organizational culture rooted in ongoing enhancement.

Provides oversight for governance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and cybersecurity protocols to ensure organizational resilience against threats while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Spearhead enhancements to the organization’s IT Steering Committee while ensuring the continuous refinement of the digital governance framework.

Partner with IT, cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance teams to enhance governance and risk management strategies.

Assist in recognizing, evaluating, and addressing technology, operational, and cybersecurity risks to ensure organizational resilience and security compliance.

Ensure adherence to corporate policies, regulatory mandates, industry standards, and data protection obligations.

Facilitate participation in internal audits, risk evaluations, and compliance examinations as deemed necessary.

Oversee the security and governance implications associated with digital transformation initiatives at every stage of their development and implementation.

We are seeking an individual committed to fostering a culture of ongoing enhancement and digital transformation within our organization. The ideal candidate will spearhead initiatives that integrate innovative technologies and streamline processes to drive efficiency and productivity. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing best practices, and leading cross-functional teams to adopt digital solutions. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in change management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. A background in process optimization, digital strategy, or related fields is preferred, along with a proactive mindset and a passion for continuous learning. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership to cultivate a forward-thinking environment.

Spearhead ongoing enhancements to digital transformation strategies, governance structures, and delivery approaches to ensure sustained progress and operational excellence.

Document completed initiatives to extract valuable lessons and identify optimal approaches, thereby enhancing organizational effectiveness and capacity.

Foster innovation, collaboration, and the exchange of knowledge across all business functions.

Advocate for a practical, results-oriented methodology in driving digital transformation, prioritizing tangible value creation at every stage.

Foster a digitally driven organizational culture that promotes innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.

Seeking a candidate with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in a related field, preferably holding a degree in a pertinent discipline. The ideal applicant will demonstrate proficiency in key software tools and platforms essential to the role, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, are required to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders. The position demands meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently within a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in project coordination or a similar capacity is highly advantageous.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline is required.

A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Digital Transformation, Technology Management, Engineering, or a related field is highly beneficial.

Professional certifications in Project Management, Program Management, Agile Methodologies, Change Management, Digital Transformation, IT Governance, or Cybersecurity are preferred qualifications.

A minimum of a decade of experience in digital transformation, technology leadership, program management, business technology alignment, or related fields is required.

Proven track record in spearheading large-scale digital transformation projects across intricate and operationally demanding organizational landscapes.

Professionals with a background in oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, logistics, utilities, or other asset-intensive industries are strongly preferred.

Experienced professionals with a track record of collaborating effectively with top-tier leadership groups, governance bodies, and key senior business stakeholders are sought.

A solid grasp of enterprise applications, business systems, operational technologies, digital platforms, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled business transformation is essential.

Seasoned professionals with a proven track record in overseeing technology vendors, implementation partners, and consulting firms are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate

Experience Required

10 years

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