Technology Head Vacancy in a Start-up Technology Company

Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Services firm specialized in recruitment in Africa; we are currently looking for a Head Technology for our client; a start-up technology company that provides technology and marketing solutions for the emergency services sector.

Job Title:  Head Technology
Responsibilities:
General

• • Establishes the technological aspect of the company’s strategic vision
• • Leads all aspects of the company’s technological development.
• • Directs the company’s strategic direction, development and future growth.
• • Evaluates and recommends technologies.
• • Directs the development of the company’s data security plan.
• • Ensures adequate protection of the company’s confidential, proprietary information
• • Ensures secure access to the company’s data and servers.
• • Identifies trends and makes recommendation to enable the company capitalise on constructive opportunities.
• • Develops, manages and ensures optimal performance of the company’s technology platforms
• • Communicates the company’s technology strategy to investors, management, staff, partners, customers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• • Evaluates, identifies and implements holistic internal and external communications systems.
• • Oversees, directs and project manages internal and external technology development.
• • Manages vendor relationship
• • Carry out any other task that may be required by the company.

Critical Management Tasks

• • Ensure accurate and timely management of all functions noted above
• • Maintain and update knowledge/skills relating to Admin functions
• • Ensure sensitivity and respect for the rights and privacy of patients, visitors and staff
• • Maintain professional conduct in attitude and performance to ensure professional standards are maintained
• • Protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• • Collaborate with internal departments to prepare and present findings.

Qualification and Experience:

• · 2:1 or above in a Bachelors’ degree from a reputable higher institution required in any program in Engineering, IT, Computer Science.
• · Technology Certification is requisite.

Other

• · Minimum of 10-12 years experience of which 5-8 years Management and strategic experience is requisite
• · Completion of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program
• · Masters degree or MBA is an added advantag
• · Has experience with Agile
• · Exhibits strong business writing skills
• · Has ability to develop and document detailed, holistic and comprehensive product documents
• · Has worked with data analytics, business intelligence and or big data systems

Skills

• · Excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills
• · Strong Time Management
• · Strong Analytical
• · Strong Organisational Skills
• · Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• · Ability to multi-task
• · Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
• · Quality Management
• · Strategic Thinking
• · Self-Driven
• · Ability to motivate people
• · Strong Negotiation Skills
• · Strong Leadership skills
• · Strong Problem Solving Skills
• · Advanced Excel skills, ability to work with lookups and pivot tables
• · Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• · Sound Judgement

How to Apply
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