Industry: IT,

Gross Salary: 500k,

Our client is a leading fintech company that specializes in empowering financial institutions, particularly Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Savings, Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs), and various financial institutions with cutting-edge technology solutions. They are looking to hire a Chief Technology Officer, who will be responsible for executing a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with the business goals and supports growth plans. 

The Chief Technology Officer will supervise all technical aspects of the company, accelerate digital innovation within the organization and lead technical staff to ensure that products and services are developed efficiently.

Objectives of this role

• Identifying and evaluating the latest technologies, assessing their potential for strategic advantage and business impact.
• Collaborating closely with executive leadership, business units, and stakeholders to understand their technology needs and drive technology-enabled business initiatives.
• Providing strong leadership and guidance, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Accelerating innovation initiatives to enhance our products, services and processes for optimum efficiency.
• Managing relationships with technology vendors and partners, evaluating and selecting the most suitable solutions and services.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of scalable and secure technology systems, software solutions and infrastructure.

Your tasks

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy tailored to the company’s business objectives, scalability and operational efficiency.
• Create and manage the budget, optimising resource allocation and ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee the design and implementation of robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment with business requirements, security standards and industry’s best practices.
• Establish and maintain efficient and reliable technology operations, including systems infrastructure, network, data management and security protocols for high performance, uptime and data integrity.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies.
• Identify and mitigate technology-related risks, ensuring data privacy and security regulations compliance.
• Stay aware of the latest tech advancements to provide strategic insights and recommendations for maintaining our technological edge. 

Required skills and qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field. A master’s degree will be an added advantage 
• 5+ years of experience in a similar senior technology leadership role
• Demonstrated success in managing IT infrastructure, IT budgets, software development and systems architecture.
• Deep understanding of technology trends, best practices and the Kenyan market’s technology landscape.
• Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience driving digital transformation initiatives, leveraging cloud technologies, and implementing data-driven decision-making.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate business objectives into effective technology strategies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing technology teams.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale technology projects, delivering results on time and within budget.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights for informed decision-making.
• Ability to think tactically and translate business objectives into technology initiatives.
• Proficient in risk mitigation and data security of digital assets.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to the Kenyan market.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies for software development/delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior executives.
• Proven ability to navigate complex technology landscapes and align technology initiatives with business objectives.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Chief Technology Officer) to [email protected]  before 18^th December 2024