Reporting to the Head, Group Enterprises Architecture, the position is responsible for IT solutions Innovation, driving the introduction of new technology and thinking into usage in KCB.
The role holder must have the ability to take an idea from initial concept stage through design to full implementation whilst designing the measures to track and realize benefits.
The person must be able to fully understand the implications of innovations.
Job Key Responsibilities:
To lead innovations to deliver valuable tangible benefits to the organization.
To sell new innovations internally to ensure support and adoption by the business and all stakeholders.
To manage compliance to Innovation Governance framework.
To manage innovation process stages (conceptualization, through pilot to deployment) and strict timelines to ensure continual capacity.
To champion and lead innovation in the specific areas of (but not limited to) business enablement, cost containment, operational efficiency and process improvement.
To work with partners to develop and implement both conventional and non-conventional financial products and services.
To review innovation trends and propose potential innovation driven business opportunities through collaboration with potential partners. SOA road map evolution and governance.
Review Innovation projects documentation, formulating and communicating policies, purposes, and goals.
Requirements
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or IT related
Certification in either of the following:
Project Management
Application Development
Programming languages
Database design and implementation
Business Analysis
TOGAF certification
ITIL/COBIT 5 certification
Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT Banking Systems Analysis, Design & Implementation and Innovations & Project Management.
The candidate must demonstrate strong technical competencies in SOA implementation and governance.
The candidate must also demonstrate knowledge and application of innovative products, services
The above position is a demanding role which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates
