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• Offer
  technical guidance and direction during the development,
  implementation and maintenance of IT projects / changes by ensuring high
  performance and availability of business applications in a timely,
  efficient and cost-effective manner in line with the Bank’s IT strategy.
• Steer
  and motivate a highly technical team to partner with the business
  and use technology as a driver of change in delivering innovative products
  and appropriate automated solutions that exceed customer expectations.
  Manage the performance of IT staff by ensuring they are appraised and
  assessed in accordance with agreed standards, procedures and within timelines.
• The
  incumbent will coordinate the process of assessment of business needs,
  identification of right technology solution (the front ends / peripherals
  / middleware & back ends etc.), implementation thereof and
  measure the performance vs. set objectives.
• Continuously
  conduct process improvement and automation as well as promote a culture of
  innovation amongst the team.
• Ensure
  that all mission critical applications are available to support the
  Bank’s Business and that the service meets the business requirements as
  per agreed SLA.
• Take
  responsibility for technology risk management. In liaison with the risk
  management department, identify key risks within IT and implement
  appropriate control measures to mitigate them. Implement improved
  IT governance, risk management, controls and compliance requirements that
  continuously improve the department’s risk profile.
• Plan
  and coordinate the implementation of strategic IT projects by working in
  close collaboration with the other business units, the project
  teams, and third party vendors to ensure that IT solutions are implemented
  on time and within budget.
• Develop
  and implement a robust IT Service Continuity/Disaster Recovery Plan for
  all critical IT services and ensure that it is tested regularly.
• Assist
  the CIO in developing and implementing appropriate IT policies, procedures
  and guidelines like SLA management, IT Security, Change management,
  Configuration management that support the Bank’s operations and
  enforce efficient use of IT resources. Ensure regular communication of
  policies and procedures to foster effective and efficient use of IT
  services across the Bank.
• The
  jobholder will manage the acquisition and implementation of new hardware
  and software by ensuring that all IT procurement is undertaken in
  accordance with the procurement policies and procedures through liaisons
  with the Procurement department.

• The applicant for the DFCU Head of
  Business Technology career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Statistics,
  IT, Business Computing or other relevant degree. A Master’s degree
  in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Professional
  certification in a relevant technologies and IT management processes such
  as Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, CISA, CISSP, PMP, and ITIL will be an
  added advantage.
• A
  minimum of five years’ experience in a senior IT Management position.
• Strong
  background and knowledge of IT and Banking operations will be an added
  advantage.
• Broad
  knowledge and Hands-on experience in designing and deployment of IT
  hardware and Infrastructure projects as well as development,
  implementation and maintenance of Software and Business Applications in
  busy commercial environments.
• Demonstrated
  ability to lead BT / IT teams through big Information Technology changes
  e.g. Core Banking transformations.
• Excellent
  Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Employee
  development and performance management skills.
• High
  level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong
  people and team management skills

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