Job Purpose Statement
- The Head of Planning and Architecture is a key participant in
shaping the Digital Business technology strategy, commercial strategy,
implementation, and technology operation.
- He/She will lead the architecting, design, development,
implementation, and second-line operations of Loop DFS Information
Technology.
- The head of Planning and Architecture should have in-depth
knowledge of the current and upcoming trends in the Information Technology
field, and use this knowledge to provide solutions to business challenges
in Digital Business.
- He/she should operate the information technology systems to
achieve the agreed KPIs in availability, performance, and continuous
improvement.
- The role is responsible for information strategy in over
seven markets/counties, with a mandate to expand to additional African
markets as per the board-approved expansion plan. This role will have the
planning and operations functions of the core applications used by Digital
Business.
Ideal Job Specifications
Academic:
- University degree, in Computer Science or technical field.
- MBA or a Master’s degree in a technology field preferred.
Professional:
- IT management certifications are desirable: ITIL, COBIT,
TOGAF, PRINCE2, ISO, and Cloud technology.
Desired work experience:
- At least 10 years experience in Information Technology
management, 3 of which should have been in a senior management capacity in
a similar-sized organization having led successful IT transformation
projects and initiatives.
How To Apply
Apply before or on Jan 14,
2024