• Application Deadline: Wed, 8 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head, Technology / Engineering


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

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.