Head of Digital Strategy at Microcred Group

Direct Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer

Mission

• Lead and guide a strategic Digitization of Baobab’s commercial business leveraging technology and drive the fintech execution capabilities in alignment with strategic initiatives consistent with Baobab’s culture.
• Lead the sales and marketing activities of the organization.
• Lead Digitization of Baobab Nigeria.
• Build a dedicated team to drive digital capabilities, program management and associated change management across the enterprise. As a strategic leader, this role leverages deep understanding of digital business processes and technology application to design and deliver appropriate transformation programs.
• Lead the following teams for the purpose of effective digitization of the business - business intelligence, digital strategy, digital channels, change management, digitization program management and serve as a key member of the Leadership Team.

General Responsibilities

• Accountable for transformative design, deployment, and integrated delivery of Baobab’s next generation business solutions.
• Lead the technical design, deployment, transition, and ongoing support of the solution.
• Identify and manage multiple vendors required for the delivery during the program.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to identify new and emerging technologies for digital transformation.
• Build the initial commercial transformation team and provide leadership and vision for direct reports within the team.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing team of senior managers, individual contributors and external resources.
• Collaborate across boundaries to define and execute business priorities.
• Lead the creation and refinement of key strategies within the scope of the role.
• Provide leadership to teams in managing business transformation initiatives/projects.
• Provide oversight for multiple digital solutions from vendors, custom solutions and internal resources.
• Identify and implement key metrics and monitors to ensure project and initiative deliverables are achieved.
• Organize and lead a highly technical global team for scale and growth.
• Drive the delivery of Baobab’s commercial business objectives.

Required Profile

• Minimum of M.BA/M.Sc; additional qualifications and certification in relative business schools or equivalent will be additional advantage.
• You have a minimum of 5/8 years Microfinance banking and job related experience;
• Experience in leading digital strategy and projects; Experience in microfinance would be a plus (but not an obstacle);
• You are known for your rigour, your organisation and the relevance of your analyses;
• You show a true passion for digitization, and a real appetite for transformation.
• Your excellent communication skills allow you to build strong relationships with our partners and to participate in various committees.

Application Closing Date
19th November, 2019