Head, Technology / Engineering at First Bank

Job Description

• Develop and implement  best practices for the technical aspect of the Digital Innovation Lab’s strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and aspirations
• Discover and implement technologies that yield competitive advantage for FirstBank and its subsidiaries profitably
• Define technology road map with organisation and business goals, envisioning the tech stack required to scale the business with a long-term technology vision.
• Manage the Solution Support Specialist team who is responsbile for  Software architecting and Solution Infrastructure setup, Solution deployment and Solution Support
• Responsible for solution engineering for Products developed by the Lab, ensuring they meets set requirement and expectations of internal and external customers
• Manage relationships with vendors required to scale Development efforts – this include ourtsourcing development work or acquisition of platforms to scale new and existing products within the Lab
• Be the primary laisor with the CTO and CIO functions to achieve technical deliverables of the Lab
• Develop team quality metrics and implements strategies to ensure optimum team performance
• Manage relationships with external and internal technology stakeholders
• Coaches and mentors team members, providing guidance and support at all levels
• Identifies competency gaps for team members and recommend trainings to close gaps
• Work with Product conceptualization leader to develop products that create value for the customers and bank.
• Participates in idea generation sessions. Specifically provides guidance on technical feasibilty of the proposed idea
• Ensure on-time launch of Products or Solutions by managing Software development, integration and deployment efforts in line with best practice.
• Maintain confidentiality of all Information entrusted while delivering projects.
• Comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook.
• Performs other functions as may be required for the business to achieve its strategic objectives.

Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of a First Degree or its equivalent in Computing or related disciplines
• Masters, MBA or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage 

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years working experience in a technology environment
• 5 years’ experience in Supervisory function - people and process management.