Company Address: Address Safaricom Limited P.O Box 66827, 00800 Nairobi

Specialist – Enterprise Cloud Solution Architect

Description

We are pleased to announce the following Position in the Technology Enterprise Services within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Description.
Reporting to the Manager – Enterprise Cloud & ISP, the Cloud Architect is expected to be well versed in creating/maintaining/reverse engineering existing cloud assets/deployments to enable the documentation of current systems and propose optimizations and roadmaps to align with architecture principles. Work with Cloud Implementation teams to realize the intended business objectives and value.
Responsibilities

Analysis of current state, including reverse engineering existing cloud assets.
Document & Manage cloud standards, virtual network mapping, data flows and conceptual flows.
Define & manage how company data will be stored, consumed, integrated, secured and managed across cloud and on-premise implementations.
Set standards for cloud deployments and assets, analyze current state and conceive desired future state.
Apply architectural and technology concepts to address scalability, security, reliability, maintainability of cloud assets.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure that technology decisions align with the overall Enterprise Architecture Framework/Roadmap via clear communication and negotiation skills.
Conduct proof of concepts, drive technology & product selection, support pilot implementations and support enterprise wide adoption of cloud, technology, processes & toolsets
Design and optimize cloud strategies for the cost-effective delivery of scalable and reliable systems up to 99.999% uptime SLA
Work across a wide range of stakeholders, application subject matter experts, architects, technology and business leaders to harness perspectives, influence & drive consistent cloud practices

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecoms, Engineering, Physics or Math or any other relevant qualification.
Candidate should demonstrate deep and wide knowledge of Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms. Relevant certifications in Azure and/or AWS a huge plus
Candidate should possess excellent knowledge & skills in cloud design, deployment, management and monitoring as well as migration strategies from on-premise implementations to cloud or Hybrid Solutions.
Candidate should have excellent knowledge and understanding of established/emerging cloud management technologies including and not limited to monitoring, profiling, identity management, reporting/analytics, cost optimization.
The cloud architect must understand the cloud technologies and their use to guide the organization in understanding and adopting them
An ideal candidate should possess advanced knowledge of industry best practices in the various aspects of information, technology trends, enterprise operations knowledge and the ability to develop solutions.
Advanced knowledge of hardware, software, business applications and systems engineering are required
Intermediate knowledge and execution of SDLC is required
Intermediate knowledge of Information Security awareness is a plus
Intermediate knowledge of Cloud data and analytics tools and workflows is a plus
Good knowledge of General Project Management Methodology & Tools
Knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies and practices a plus.

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October 28, 2024
Engineer; Financial Solutions Senior Manager; Investor Relations

Description
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Manager; Financial Solutions Support, the role holder will be responsible for the data and application availability of assigned systems and applications.
Key Responsibilities:

Participate in design, testing and implementation of new products, services, functionalities or upgrades
Use software skills to automate repetitive tasks within M-PESA system and the ecosystem
Analyze code and communicate detailed reviews to development teams to ensure a marked improvement in applications and the timely completion of projects
Optimize existing software design architectures and ensure new architecture provide always on solutions
Collaborate with team members to improve processes, tools, systems and procedures
Participate and provide input to the M-PESA roadmap to ensure timely delivery of relevant products to Safaricom Customers;
Implement DevOps technologies and processes e.g containerization
Engage stakeholders to ensure new functionality, processes and systems are fully understood
Transfer system knowledge to internal customers on new features and support processes
Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues on the assigned systems and apply a work around or a permanent solution to resolve within SLA
Provide prompt and accurate feedback to stakeholders on assigned tasks

Qualification

A Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field as a minimum
Minimum 2 years of work experience as an engineer in a telecommunications or financial services environment (vendor or operator)
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues
Expertise in system monitoring and alerting strategies and can draw on their experience to drive improvements in system monitoring with automation, third party tools and frameworks
Working knowledge of databases and SQL
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Software development skills preferably in Java, Python.
Knowledge in ITIL Service Operations processes and Agile methodology. Certification in Scrum fundamentals or higher is an added advantage.
Working knowledge in dev ops and dev ops tools like Github
Knowledge in Tibco is an added advantage
Knowledge in mobile money systems, integrations or Financial systems
Must be able to work without supervision & meet tight deadlines
Good presentation skills
Proactive & self-motivated

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October 28, 2024
M-Pesa Africa – New Business Manager DigiFarm UI and Front-End Developer Technical Lead – API and Microservices

DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to announce the subject career opportunity within Commercial (M-Pesa Africa) reporting to the Senior Manager-Strategy and International expansion.
Role Description
M-Pesa, is a pioneering fintech business and global market leader in mobile money. From starting in 2007 as a convenient means by which the unbanked and underbanked can make digital payments, M-Pesa has now grown to offer >40 million active customers financial services, enterprise, merchant, and retail solutions. We are proud of our work in enabling the digital economy in our markets, and in driving financial inclusion.
The Commercial Team works with the M-Pesa leadership across our 7 OpCos to co-create the product strategy, drive thought leadership, design new products, and features, set commercial priorities with the engineering teams, and lead business development for strategic multi-country partnership opportunities.
Your role will be to support the International expansion business. This will involve building a pipeline of strategic partners for international expansion, managing the sales lifecycle, sourcing relevant reports, and analyzing press releases on market developments and regulatory changes.
You will have interim accountability and responsibility for other members of the implementation team as the international expansion business scales. You will run the business development process, build relationships with strategic partners and act as the initial face on MPA to negotiate commercial terms.
Why this role is tailored for you
An autonomous role that will allow you to define the product roadmap, define pricing and GMT strategy as primary responsibilities and influence buy-in of this strategy at the senior leadership level-you will be the mini CEO.
As the new business manager, during the implementation phase, you will define what the business would look like, find the right partners to collaborate with until the new business scales up.
Key Role Responsibilities
Develop international expansion pipeline

Conduct market research to understand market trends in selected countries and identify potential strategic partners for international expansion
Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders
Support Senior Management Team in developing MPESA Africa brand positioning
Craft business development messaging and develop pitch materials
Help develop the B2B branding
Lead sales process and manage the product roadmap

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the partnership development process

Work closed with leaders across technology and legal to execute international expansion strategy
Refine international expansion strategy (fine-tune initial definition)
Support in developing a client service model
Manage discovery and due diligence process for the target organization
Assist with drafting business plans, presentations, reference material, and other documents required
Strategic stakeholders include regulatory bodies, MNO’s (Mobile Network Operators), and mobile money license holders in target countries.

Key commercial client contact for new market post-launch

Interim accountability and responsibility for other members of implementation team as international expansion business scales
Be part of the entire lifecycle of the new business
Primary responsibility to define the product roadmap, define pricing and GTM strategy
Develop key in-country commercial partnerships
CVM oversight and idea generation

QUALIFICATIONS
Apply if you have:

Bachelor’s degree required, a Master’s degree in a related field preferred
Over 5 years of professional experience in business development, corporate development (Mobile money or Telco experience)
Newmarket entry experience in the region
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Understanding of financial services/ mobile regulatory environment across Africa and future direction of regulation
Fluency in a foreign language (French and Portuguese preferred)

We are happy if you have:

Experience with emerging market consumers, and multicultural sensitivity
Analytical bent of mind, a structured thinker with strong business acumen
Results-driven self-starter
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

What you can expect from us:

We believe in a fair and robust interview process
We have a robust flexible total reward scheme
Dedicated support and mentoring/coaching
Opportunity to develop and progress – plus a solid dedication to work-life integration. It all means you’ll have everything you need to advance your career and achieve your full potential.

Note to Applicants
As part of our recruitment process, we will request the below documentation which will be required as soft copies at a later stage of the process.

An updated CV with a confirmation of three referees- 2 must be professional and must have supervised you at some point, the other referee can be a colleague in the same professional field. If the referees are within the same organization that you are working with, you will need to confirm to us that it’s okay to contact them in writing (via email). This also includes all references within the Human Resources department.
Scanned copy of certificate of good conduct from the CID (Less than 1-year-old) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
Scanned copy of certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
Scanned copy of University Certificate
Scanned copy of your National ID / Passport-Legal Form of Identification

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October 28, 2024
Analyst – Enterprise Systems Support

Department Description
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Description
Reporting to the Manager – Enterprise Systems Support the position holder will be responsible for providing 2nd line functional and technical support of Oracle Enterprise Resource and Planning system , Retails Systems and other related systems.
Detailed Description

Provide expert support (and management where applicable) for POS and ERP modules and related applications.
Ensure Data and/or Application Availability of the POS and ERP modules and related applications.
Provide first line support (and management where applicable) for all other internal applications within the ERP team’s jurisdiction.
Escalate and source expertise where necessary.
Involvement in testing new products, services and technologies. Test new and upgraded applications before implementation and rollout.
Proactive Application monitoring of POS and ERP Systems.
Documentation and Policy implementation

Qualifications
Must have technical / professional qualifications:

University Degree in Computer Science or any other Information Technology related discipline
Programming skills in PL/SQL is a pre-requisite
UNIX certification is an added advantage
UNIX Scripting and basic administration
Oracle E-Business suite training is an added advantage
At least 2-3 years’ experience in a client server environment with two years DBA and / or Application support experience
Programming using PL/SQL and UNIX scripting
Programming skills in any 4GL or a functional programming language e.g. SQL

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October 28, 2024
QA Operations & Governance Engineer

We are pleased to announce the following Position in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Description
Reporting to the QA- Test Lead, the position holder will be responsible for implementing governance around quality assurance processes, set up quality gates and assessing the maturity of QA organization. He /she will also enforce adherence to QA processes with constant assessment and reporting.
He / she will also be accountable for implementation of test environment management strategy and ensure availability of test environments. He / she is also accountable for test resources management and ensuring that these are available within stipulated timelines and SLAs
Role purpose:

Implement and lead quality assurance center of excellence
Responsible for defining testing schedules, policies and enforce adherence
Adopt creativity to achieve higher levels of competency and efficiency through adoption of fit for future technologies.
Accountable for implementation and management of fully functional test environments for all IT systems ensuring stability of all test environments including subsequent upgrades and modernizations on these environments
Accountable for administration and maintenance of test management tools (e.g ALM); ensuring proper use of all test tools
Define suitable metrics for measuring the quality of executing QA processes and validation of quality of all releases and reporting
Accountable for setting up quality gates and ensuring that all products & solutions are comprehensively checked and passed through all the gates before go-live
Accountability for test resources management including building of tools to manage the test resources and build a process around the management of test resources
Test data management automation and ensure test data availability within stipulated timelines

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Development or related subject
3 years + experience in quality assurance in a busy IT environment
At least 2 years in system administration or environment provisioning and monitoring
Experience in any programming language e.g. java, python, groovy etc.
Strong understanding of maturity models for quality assurance
Experience with analysis and report generation and presentation
Experience with test data management procedures is a plus
ISTQB Certification is a plus

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October 28, 2024
Digital Channels Tech Lead Ui Path/Robotic Process Automation Developer Channels Support Analyst

DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to announce the following Position in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Digital Engineering The position holder will be in charge of planning and development for mobile app, web portals, including extranets and intranets. Above team and technology leadership the holder of the position will be expected to collaborate with leadership teams in the values value streams in order to ensure the delivery for the digital and online channels is in line with the business strategy for the units.

To provide technical leadership in architecting the digital channels (app & web portal) in the business by working with the relevant teams in ensuring fit for future architecture and design.
To lead the team in developing and designing the digital channels
Testing and Quality management: – Ensure unit testing is done and work hand in hand with the quality team to ensure that delivered developments are working optimally as per expected standards. This includes test plan and schedule development.
Governance and Standardization: – Document and implement digital channels management development governance and standards. This include code versioning, reference data management guidelines, code review process and other related software related processes.
Reporting: – Maintain reports on team delivery performance, vendor delivery performance, and development resource schedule cycle time, velocity, throughput and other relevant metrics.
3rd line Support technical and team leadership: – Lead the support team in the defined domain areas in ensuring all related services and products are operationally optimal. This includes supporting 2nd line support when needed, problem resolution and bug fixing for already deployed solutions as per ITIL & ISO guidelines.
Lead in Supplier engagement for delivery and 3rd line support as need may arise
Lead in stakeholder engagement with the business to ensure the solutions delivered meet the expected customer experience
Mentor team members to ensure optimal performance.
Lead the team in optimal resource scheduling and allocation for delivery.
Lead the team in domain architecting for future proof solutions.
Research and development: – Take leadership in research and development and guide team in adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency in delivery. E.g. agile delivery, scrum methodologies, CI/CD, and other emerging methodologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Development or related subject
5 years + experience in software development in a busy IT environment
Experience in mobile app development (android and IOS) and designing of web portals and chat-bots
Experience in Continuous integration and deployment methodologies using automated tools such as Jenkins
Experience in Software Engineering methodologies including Agile, Micro-services architecture.
Experience in building enterprise grade micro-services-based solutions, automated scaling in and out of services and session management and caching servers

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October 28, 2024
Network Administrator

DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to announce the following Position in the Converged Service Operations Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Description
Reporting to the Manager – IT Networks, the position holder will Provide technical expertise, design and support to Safaricom in the field of Call Center, local and wide are network administration.
Responsibilities

Advises on the communications requirements of installed and planned networked information systems.
Carries out surveys to establish network connection requirements.
Maintain system standards and procedures on network related issues and technically enforce the same.
Reviews with users, other staff and suppliers, network traffic and the performance and quality of service provided by the network.
Use of network management system techniques and appropriate analysis equipment to collect routine network load statistics, model performance, and create reports as required.
Implementation, Configuration and support of the Safaricom voice platforms including the contact center and cisco call manger.
Monitors, administers and maintains network security, countermeasures for availability and safety
Liaise with other departments to deliver cross team projects and harmonized IT operations in SFC. Provide input, expertise in projects that require IT Network infrastructure for expanding business areas to support retail outlets. Switch rooms and new products and services.
Uses network management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve network problems within service level agreement tolerances, referring to network users, other staff, and suppliers as necessary. Respond to support issues and connectivity incidents for Safaricom’s Corporate LANs, troubleshooting and IP Addressing and connectivity across the company.
Implements and administers the SFC internet connection, mail gateways and security.
Response to support calls on data, telephone support and call center issues as backup for Telephone Services Team Leader.
Documentation of network, network design hardware and software inventory.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate/Degree BSc. In Comp. Sc,
Certified CISCO Engineer
WAN/LAN Interconnect experience
1-2 years in networks: managing a network of 200+ users
Deep Knowledge of Voice Systems – call Manager, Genesys
Knowledge and integration of SIP and PSTN.
Managing, Configuring and Troubleshooting CISO Security Integrated Services Engine (ISE)
Managing configuring and Troubleshooting CISCO Security Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
Managing, Configuring and Troubleshooting Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco Firewalls and Web Authentication Firewalls.
Formal professional training or work experience in networking and communication technologies. Knowledge of a networking environment
Knowledge of Cisco IOS and proficiency in a wide range of networking LAN/WAN products and technologies
Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution is desired
Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses
Knowledge of basic network architecture concepts (zones/DMZ, VLANs, segmentation, subnetting. LAN/WAN).
Basic understanding of dynamic routing protocols a plus.
Good working knowledge of basic firewall configuration concepts (ACL, NAT/PAT, routing statements, ports, protocols, VPNs
General exposure to firewalls, switches, routers, and other networking devices.
Knowledge of cisco Voice systems including cisco call manager, Webex

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October 28, 2024
Channels Planning – Lead Senior Agile Coach Contact Center Lead Specialist – Enterprise Services Support Engineer

DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to announce the following Position in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Description.
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Channels Solutions, the Channels Planning Lead is responsible for offering leading expert solutions and technical guidance in the planning, implementation and evolution all the Safaricom Customer Management Solutions. This role is also responsible for liaising with other sections/departments in the delivery of services and projects as well as maintain good working relations between the team and all stakeholders
Responsibilities

This role will be required to lead, manage, and mentor a team of Planning Engineers and/or Analysts across the delivery team, ensuring that systems are roadmaps are aligned to the company strategy and plan for their execution.
The role will also provide architectural guidance, consultancy, development and implementation of complex, multi-tiered, and distributed applications.
Leads a team of Planning Engineers and Analysts that are working in planning of the customer management platforms ensuring capacity is adequate, patching, security and digital evolution to support the business strategy.
Interface with Subject Matter Experts, following established escalation and notification paths when necessary.
Identify improvement opportunities related to process or system-based challenges, propose and execute solutions
Provision of in-depth technical skills to fix ad-hoc incidents/problems, mentoring and support teams to ensure best practice.
Act as supporting leader, rather than line manager, aiming at maturing the organization readiness, vs. controlling the work
Reporting for all the weekly tasks in form of accurate and detailed reports.

Collaborate and liaise with vendors ensuring that services delivered are as per required standards and comply with company policies

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field
At least 4 years working experience and technical capability in Siebel CRM deployments.
Expert understanding of Customer Support processes and integration technologies.
At least two years in a leadership role or team lead responsibility in large delivery organization.
Professional experience and knowledge of the Telecommunications industry preferred
CCNA/CCNP/A+/N+; MCSE Qualification preferred
Professional experience and knowledge of the Telco industry strongly preferred

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October 28, 2024
M-Pesa Africa – Head of Cyber Security – (21000037) Enterprise Systems Developer

Description
We are pleased to announce the subject career opportunity within Technology (M-Pesa Africa) reporting to the Director-Technology (M-Pesa Africa).
Role Description
With 5 direct reports and 6 indirect reports, as the Head of Cyber Security, you will be responsible for:

Overall planning, supervising, coordinating, advising, and managing all operations related to MPA risks, Audit & Reviews (Internal and External)
Managing all the intergroup or inter-company functions related to Technology security
Planning and execution of the company and Group strategy, budgets, and deliverables, specifically related to Cybersecurity
Overall compliance & governance management of the MPA Technology environment, with a core focus on technology and the related processes and procedures
Improvement of the Cybersecurity posture of the company through several initiatives, including but not limited to Cyber Security Baselines

Key Role Responsibilities
Impact on the business

Coordinate delivery and assessment of cybersecurity baselines (CSBs) across all MPA relevant business areas and processes
Design effectively and efficiently implement Cyber Security controls and requirements across MPA environments
Own demand planning and forecasting for Technology security, for all systems, services, and processes within the portfolio, working together with vendors and internal customers
Ensure all M-Pesa and third-party systems’ products, services and projects are compliant with the MPA minimum security requirements and Cyber Security Baselines (CSBs)
Responsible for the set-up, execution, and maintenance of the security incident management and coordination process in conjunction with incident management capabilities
Management of the vulnerability scanning, patching, and penetration tests and tracking resolution of vulnerabilities and patches in MPA systems, per the relevant MPA security policies
Coordinate all internal and external audits around Technology systems and processes, ensure these systems are free from known Technology audit findings and ensure all audit findings in these systems are closed within agreed timelines
Perform risk assessments across Technology areas, provide risk reports (including risk management committee reports and audit committee reports) to management as and when requested.

Customers, supplier, and third parties

Ensure compliance with Legal, Regulatory and key stakeholders’ requirements across the Technology domains
Responsible for monitoring of compliance of the Cybersecurity managed services contract, to ensure it is within agreed SLA
Responsible for validation, timely completion, and accuracy of Technology audit checklists and user access rights reviews
Coordination of analytical processes and incident response measures
Ensure proper implementation, projects and change management processes compliance for all planned and emergency changes in Technology systems

Leadership, Planning and Human Resource Management

Manage all the Cybersecurity budgets and planning, in alignment with the company and Group strategy
Manage the Cybersecurity subordinate resources (FTEs and contractors) for their tasks/job descriptions effective implementations
Skills development within the Cybersecurity department
Performance Management of the Cybersecurity team
Provide input to Security Policies and requirements on Technology security methods and technologies
Implement and measure compliance with the MPA cyber code across all users
Provide regular and accurate management reporting on Cybersecurity service performance
Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders to disseminate information and drive mitigating actions

Innovation and change

Manage the Security and Privacy by Design Assurance (SPDA) processes of the GDPR and business requirements
Continually assess and review security policies and controls, to support business requirements and changing security landscapes
Drive continuous improvement through simplification of key cybersecurity processes
Set-up of analytics framework and tools

Communication

Work closely with the projects management team to ensure secure development of software codes and products is adhered and maintained throughout the software development life cycle
Drive internal and third-party service review meetings covering performance, service improvements, quality and processes
Make recommendations for Cybersecurity Service Improvement Plans and ensure actions are followed through to completion in a timely manner
Perform information security awareness and training to all MPA users and third-party vendors, and monitor the effectiveness of the awareness and training
Driving incident planned and emergency communication processes to both internal and external audience

Qualifications
Apply if you have:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Telecommunications, Information/Cyber Security, Information technology or Computer Science
Security certifications (CEH, GCIA, CISM, CISA or equivalent)
MSc or MBA and CISSP will be an added advantage
Minimum of over 7 years’ experience in Technology and Network Systems security and atleast five years in the Cyber security field
Demonstrated understanding and application of the Technology security internationally recognized frameworks, such as ISO27001
Experience with budgeting for Cyber Security unit

We are happy if you have:

Experience from the Banking Industry
Good business acumen
Project Management skills
Leadership skills
High-level negotiation skills

What you can expect from us:

We believe in a fair and robust interview process
We have a robust flexible total reward scheme
Dedicated support and mentoring/coaching
Opportunity to develop and progress – plus a solid dedication to work-life integration. It all means you’ll have everything you need to advance your career and achieve your full potential.

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October 28, 2024
Business Engagement Manager & Tech Lead – Enterprise Delivery

DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Business Engagement – Enterprise IT Lead, the position holder will oversee delivery of Enterprise Business Unit products using Business Domain and IT knowledge. Leading a team of Architects and BAs, as well as virtual delivery teams. Break down complex requirements into simple trackable tasks. Be committed to high quality and delivery on time without compromise on scope.
Job Responsibilities

Responsible for leading virtual teams across IT to deliver the BU initiatives.
In charge of delivering of the BU products on time
Ensure product stability within max 24 hours.
Solutions analysis, design, development, and deployment
Team Leadership that is in line with fit for future
Managing Capex Spend for systems relevant to them.
Ensure all projects assigned are delivered on time and meeting the quality standards.
Working closely with the EBS product team to prioritize business delivery based on mission and demand.
Responsible for architecture evolution especially towards cloud and micro-services whenever applicable
Champion implementation of new technologies in all solutions
Regular stakeholder engagement and alignment
Excellent presentation, communication (oral & written), and relationship building skills, across all levels of management.
Lead individuals, teams or multiple groups to analyze solution goals, create plans to achieve those goals, and then guiding team members
Lead in implementing technology principles and services including infrastructure, business applications, data management, security, application platforms, and consumer-facing technology.
Deliver effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and morphing requirements without slipping timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Technology.
Strong business acumen and mindset
5+ years of software development experience in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in Business Analysis and Systems design.
3+ years’ Experience in Technical Leadership of large IT projects
Certifications in architecture, business analysis, development.
Certification in Agile Project Management will be an added advantage.
Team player who is skilled at building up and managing stakeholder relationships successfully
Ability to persuade stakeholders and to champion effective techniques through delivery.
Team player who effectively integrates, motivates, and builds relationships with cross-functional team members (local or remote), sponsors, key stakeholders, executives, and other individuals or organizations involved with or affected by the project.
Experience in Solutions Architecture, Business Analysis and Software Development Lifecycle.

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October 28, 2024