A leading corporate IT company with operations in multiple countries, including Kenya, is recruiting a Chief Information Officer.
Job Role ¶
The Chief Information Officer will provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives that align with the company's mission. The successful candidate will direct the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems to improve cost effectiveness, service quality, and mission development.
Responsibilities ¶
The Chief Information Officer will be responsible for all aspects of the company's information technology and systems, including:
- Strategic and operational planning
- IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures
- Budgeting and cost-benefit analysis
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Acquisition and deployment of IT systems
- Operational management of IT services
Requirements ¶
The ideal candidate will have:
- A university degree in computer science or business administration, and/or 15 years of applicable work experience
- 8-10 years of experience managing and/or directing an IT operation
- Experience in strategic planning and execution
- Considerable knowledge of business theory, management, and IT systems
Key Skills ¶
The successful candidate will have:
- IT business transformation skills
- Organizational change management skills
- IT innovation and ideation management skills
Personal Attributes ¶
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
Interested candidates can send their resume to [email protected], citing the job position as the subject.
