Head of Technology at Afconrecruit Limited

Job summary:

• Also known as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or Director of Technology, your duties typically encompasses strategic leadership, technical expertise, and managerial responsibilities.

Here's a breakdown of the duties:

Strategic Leadership:

• Technology Vision and Strategy: - Developing and communicating a clear technology vision aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. - Creating and executing a comprehensive technology strategy to drive innovation and competitive advantage. - Evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for strategic advancement.
• Technology Roadmap: - Creating and maintaining a technology roadmap outlining key initiatives, milestones, and timelines. - Prioritizing technology projects based on business needs, resource availability, and strategic impact.

Technical Expertise:

• Architecture and Infrastructure: - Overseeing the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable technology architectures and infrastructure. - Ensuring alignment with industry best practices and standards for systems architecture, network design, and data management.
• Software Development: - Providing technical leadership and guidance to software development teams. - Driving software development methodologies, processes, and standards to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions. - Collaborating with product management and engineering teams to define product requirements and roadmaps.
• IT Operations and Support: - Managing IT operations, including systems administration, network operations, and helpdesk support. - Implementing ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices for incident management, change management, and service delivery.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: - Building and leading a high-performing technology team, including hiring, training, and performance management. - Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the technology organization.
• Vendor Management: - Selecting and managing technology vendors, contractors, and service providers. - Negotiating contracts and service level agreements to ensure cost-effective and high-quality services.
• Budgeting and Resource Management: - Developing and managing technology budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations. - Optimizing resource utilization and cost efficiency across technology initiatives.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Collaborating with executive leadership, business units, and functional teams to understand business requirements and priorities. - Aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and fostering cross-functional partnerships.
• Stakeholder Engagement: - Communicating technology strategy, plans, and progress to key stakeholders, including executives, board members, and investors. - Soliciting feedback and input from stakeholders to inform technology decisions and priorities.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: - Implementing cybersecurity measures and protocols to protect against internal and external threats. - Ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: - Developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize downtime and data loss. - Conducting regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, with a track record of driving technology innovation and business growth.
• Deep technical expertise across a range of technologies and domains, such as software development, infrastructure, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational objectives and market trends.
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar position