Head of Technology at Enov8 Solutions Limited

Role Description:

• The purpose of the job is to provide sound technical leadership in cybersecurity and technology  development in all aspects of our business.
• The incumbent will serve as a strategic thought-partner, and report to the CEO. A strong business  acumen is essential in this role.

Responsibilities: 

• Build and Manage Cybersecurity Development for Client.
• Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job  expectations and appraising their performance.
• Work closely with the Commercial Team in uncovering clients’ request.
• Design, develop, implement, and coordinate technology development systems, policies and  procedures. 
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational  policy.
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time. 
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes.
• Preserve IT assets, information security and control structures. 
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Responsible for establishing and delivering the Commercial IT vision aligned with Commercial  strategy.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Commercial organization and establish and own the 
• Commercial IT roadmap which addresses gaps in current delivery and identifies new solutions  to enable growth.
• Understand and balance the immediate needs of Commercial, supports new business  demands and helps define future solutions regarding suitable systems and IT services. 
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Commercial IT team while also developing  people from both a functional skills and leadership perspective. 
• Ensure that the Commercial IT organization is structured and resourced cost effectively to  implement the Commercial IT roadmap and oversee operational support. 
• Develop and maintain internal partnerships with stakeholders, external partnerships with  vendors and provide regular feedback that is actionable. 
• Collaborate with Commercial stakeholders to understand, document and prioritize requests. 
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders in order to provide updates, anticipate future  needs and offer strategic recommendations and insights. 
• Accountable for ensuring that solutions and services deliver expected business value. 
• Engage as a member of the ITLT (Information Technology Leadership Team).
• Liaising with Product Managers to provide feedback from clients about product requirements
• Keeping abreast of market trends and product & competitor landscapes.
• Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues and deliver better  value to the customer.

CHALLENGES & OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

• Fast paced work environment.
• High frequency of unscheduled demands with tight timelines from management and the  business environment.
• Consistent and aggressive follow through on receivables

BENEFITS

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment.
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around  the world.
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the  next generation of leaders to meet the need of current and future human capital  requirements in Africa.

PLANNING:

• Macro: Monthly
• Micro: Weekly

JOB DIMENSIONS:

KEY PEOPLE MEASURES

• All staff

KEY FINANCIAL MEASURES

• Overall Organisation Budget

KEY QUALITY MEASURES

• Quality of Management Report
• Effectiveness of Recommendation
• Effectiveness of Cost Management Initiatives

KEY RESULT AREAS (KRA):

• Management Report.
• Cost containment.
• Management of Statutory Regulations
• Management of IT Assets: Soft and Hard Assets

KEY PERFOMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):

• Timeliness and quality of management report.
• Effectiveness of cost containment initiatives and cost control policy.
• Effectiveness of payable cycle and Receivable aging control.
• Compliance rate and timeliness of meeting regulatory obligations.

JOB REQUIREMENT & PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Academic Qualification & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Programming, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• Experience hiring, managing, and retaining a team of talent technology professionals 
• Minimum of 7 years Engineering and software development experience in cybersecurity,  banking and payment industry 
• 6+ years’ management experience in an IT environment 
• 3+ years’ experience working with cybersecurity systems 
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating with business leaders to drive effectiveness of the 

Technology department 

• 3 + years' Experience providing Technology solutions in a Cybersecurity/ Financial
• environment preferred 
• PMP, ITIL, SCRUM certification desirable

Skills:

• Effective Written Communication and Presentation Skills
• Ability to explain and present technical solutions
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Affinity to both sales and technology functions
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills.
• Excellent Decision Making and Leadership Skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity
• Credibility
• Confidentiality
• Proactive
• Prudent and Shrewd