• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head, Information Technology



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 7 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Defining and implementing a strategic IT plan that links business goals to IT goals.


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate tech strategies with overall organizational design and process enhancement.


• Designing and managing the infrastructure on which these applications ride (Acquiring and maintaining technology infrastructure).


• Risk management – anticipate technological risks and develop plans/initiatives to mitigate it by operationalizing the IT response to mitigating these operational risks (Assessment & Management of IT risk).


• Developing an IT continuity framework (to ensure continuation of services).


• Establishing metrics for system performance and making decisions based on data-driven insights to inform the operation’s roadmap.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field.


• A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience as an Information Technology Professional.


• Experience in a Finance organization with experience in core banking application is an advantage.


• Expertise in .Net, Azure, AWS with a proven track record of leading innovative tech solutions.


• Extensive knowledge of backend languages (C#, JavaScript, Python, Java)


• Excellent MS Excel and Power BI skills


• Demonstrable success in driving a company's digitalization vision and ensuring its alignment with business goals.


• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and nurturing talent in a diverse and dynamic tech team.


• Familiarity with cybersecurity trends in fintech, with a history of maintaining robust and secure platforms.


• Exceptional communication skills, able to articulate complex technical information to stakeholders and clients.