• Application Deadline: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head, Technology and Digital Transformation


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Summary:

Responsible for technology systems, processes, software design, and development. They play a crucial role in setting the company's strategic direction, development, and future growth, providing technical leadership through coaching and mentorship. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in current technological trends and familiar with a variety of business concepts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide vision and direction for all aspects of technology development.


• Manage the organization's internal innovation process.


• Spearhead configurations with collaborators and create new business models.


• Identify and assess new technologies that could impact the company's business.


• Develop long-term strategic plans for the company's technical direction and growth.


• Oversee the entire engineering team, manage a budget exceeding N100m, and ensure that all products are developed to high standards.


• Evaluate and select vendors and partners, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships.


• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences.


• Hire, train, and mentor the engineering team, instilling a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.


• Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to position the company's products in the marketplace.


• Develop and implement processes and tools to measure and improve the productivity of the engineering team.


• Stay abreast of advances in technology and trends in the marketplace.

Competencies:

• Customer-Centric


• Value Creation


• Innovation


• Leadership


• Ownership

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.


• 5+ years in a management or leadership role.


• 10+ years in a software development role.


• Expertise in multiple programming languages and platforms.


• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.


• Advanced technological skillset and a demonstrated history with technology.

Preferred Competency Requirements:

• Significant Software and Product Development Expertise.


• Working Cyber Security Expertise.


• Working Data, Data Management, Data Engineering, Big Data Technologies.


• Proficiency in database development, web development technologies, and user interface design and prototyping.


• Advanced technical training certifications, such as Azure, AWS, or GCP certifications.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline.


• 8-10 years minimum experience, full-stack engineer, well-versed in current technological trends, core coding experience.


• Prior experience in a technical leadership position.