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Job Title:  Chief Manager Design and Delivery

Organization: Centenary Bank

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: General Manager Business Technology

About US:

Centenary Bank is a leading Commercial Microfinance Bank serving over a third of the banking population with services that can be accessed across 80 branches, 191 ATMs and over 5,200 CenteAgents and other digital platforms.

Job Summary:  The Chief Manager Design and Delivery will oversee and provide strategic technical leadership for the design and delivery of solutions that meet the Bank’s business needs

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop technology that drives process innovation and automation strategy to ensure competitive positioning of the company (i.e. RPA, AI, machine learning)
• Identify opportunities for technology improvements through innovation to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and/or improve the end-user experience
• Lead Design and delivery of scalable enterprise software in accordance with standard design principles and conventions
• Lead a portfolio of innovation projects, composed of near-in innovation priorities and disruptive innovation platforms, collaborating with stakeholders to manage the successful integration of innovations into new and existing business models, products, and services
• Develop and lead an effective, high-performance design and delivery team, retaining and attracting key talent to ensure continuous improvement in the design and delivery department
• Provide leadership to the bank’s design and delivery team to achieve high performance through coaching and mentoring of the direct reports
• Create and maintain an enabling work environment that encourages tech driven innovation and effective delivery of day-to-day operations within the department
• Developing policies and procedures that guide interactions with the design and delivery to ensure compliance with the regulations
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of trusted e-services for the Bank and ensure adherence to SLAs
• Represent Management at various business decision making Committees

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (Desirable)
• Software Development Security Professional Certifications (CSSLP/CEH/CHFI)
• RPA & Data Science Professional Certifications (CAP/ACDA)
• Project Management Professional Certifications (Prince2/PMP) (Optional but desirable)
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in a management role in a financial institution and in an IT related field, of which 2 years must have been at senior leadership level.
• Three (3) years’ experience leading large Enterprise System and/or Data Driven Robotic Process Automation projects and managing design, development, and delivery of software in a large financial institution or a reputable organization

Required Skills:

• People management
• Effective Communication
• Driving agility and innovation
• Negotiation and Mediation
• Adaptability
• Change management
• High level of integrity
• Relationship Management

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team in a fast-paced work environment and meet fully the requirements above, please:

Download an application form, Click Here

Fill the form and attach an application letter (addressed to General Manager Human Resource, Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892, Kampala), updated Curriculum Vitae, plus copies of all academic credentials, testimonials and contact details of three competent referees.

E-mail the above to: Talent_sourcing@centenarybank.co.ug

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will, be contacted.

Deadline: 13th May 2024

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