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Introduction
Our Client, a market leader in the provision of integrated Financial services seeks to recruit a Chief Technology Officer.
He/she should have strong business acumen, and will lead the company’s technology vision and strategy for growth. A strong understanding of current and emerging technology trends, strategic thinking and excellent communication skills are essential.
Industries
Financial Services
Specification
Developing strategic plans and setting timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of all technical, web, and mobile services
Collaborating with department heads, finance, business development, and operations as advisor of all technologies involved with company
Ensuring technology standards and best practices are met
Monitoring web analytics and making recommendations that align to business goals
Supervising quality assurance processes, integration, and system tests
Establishing software development process and set objectives for process
Mentoring team members
Identifying company web user needs
Monitoring performance profiling tools and procedures
Maintaining network security with IT team
Reviewing timeframes and budgets
Developing and implementing disaster and emergency recovery plans
Supervising workflow of IT department
Defining company standards for systems, equipment, and software
Sharing technological visions, opportunities, and risks company-wide
Staying abreast of current and new industry trends, technologies and software development
Staying abreast of processing systems to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement
Representing company at conferences and networking events
Ensuring company’s technological processes and service comply with all requirements, laws, and regulations
Requirements
BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus
At least ten years’ experience in software development role, information technology role, or related field; five years in senior management or leadership role
Aptitude in decision making and problem solving.
Work experience with a multinational that deals in Technology development.
Preferably 10-15 years’ work experience
Prior expertise in leading a team of developers/engineers at a management level and is now looking for the next move upwards. Proven track record of managing teams is a must
Proven track record of managing and executing on projects. This is also a must and evidence of the same is required
Strong references
Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply
Required Competencies
Strong management and communication skills.
Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills
Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High energy, can-do attitude, strong desire to succeed.
Intellectual curiosity.
Visionary and strategic thinker.
Able to align multiple strategies and ideas
Problem-solving aptitude
Excellent analytical and time-management skills
Proven experience as a Head of Engineering/CTO or similar leadership role
In-depth understanding of the industry
Understanding of budgets and business-planning
Ability to conduct technological analyses and research
Confident in producing and presenting work
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