A leading company wishes to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Position: Chief Technical Officer
Job Rank: Chief Officer
Job Objective/Purpose
To provide oversight and strategic direction on all technical matters within the company, and to provide implementation programs so that approved strategies can be implemented and be brought to fruition
Department: CTO
Location: Abuja
Working Relationships:
Internal: Across all Departments, including all Branches, from the most senior person in the Company all the way down to the most junior.
External: Liaison with PenCom and other Regulatory authorities, suppliers of equipment and technologies. Any other Organization that has relevance to technology management
Job Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Strategic direction and implementation of all new software applications and requirements
- Strategic direction and implementation of all new computer hardware requirements
- Strategic direction and implementation of all other hardware requirements, for example photo copy machines, telephones, generators, and the like
- Strategic direction and implementation of infrastructure development, specifically the design, project management, and commissioning of the new Head Office building. Also included here is the development of Branch infrastructures
- The emphasis is on needs identification, development, motivation, obtaining required approvals, and designing implementation procedures and timelines. Note that this excludes the responsibility of operating existing hardware and software since this is the preserve of the Head, ICT
- To work closely with HODs in implementing new systems and procedures, and to direct (if not perform) the function of Business Analyst so that there is link between HOD business requirements and ICT technical staff.
- To be the Project Leader for the Companies main software platform so as to ensure full and timely implementation, within the guideline that the CPAS capability, as installed must be equal to or greater than PFA Manager competence.
- To ensure that the software source code is accurate and up to date at all times, and to exercise full control over such so as to prevent misuse or abuse.
- To interpret new Guidelines and/or Regulations from the regulator, determine the necessary changes to main platform software, and to ensure coordination to completion. This includes assisting HODs in the design of requirements, and then coordinating with vendors for timely and cost efficient completion
- To fully participate in the development and construction of the New Head Office Building, and specifically to be responsible for all hardware design, cabling, user connectivity, disaster site connectivity, Regulator connectivity, and the like
- To develop Branch infrastructure (in accord with the Regulators Guideline so as to cover all aspects, including computer hardware and 24/7 connectivity to Head Office).
- To design and implement an e-filing and electronic documentation strategy
- To provide advisory services to ICT Department on any operational
- To be a member of the Executive Management Committee, and to pro-actively participate at that level to the overall betterment of the Company
Key Performance Indicators:
Man Specifications
Education Qualification:
- Possess a minimum of first degree or its equivalent with a merit grade in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology or Mathematics
- A further qualification in Computer technologies would be an added advantage, further a business degree, e.g. MBA would be an advantage.
Professional Qualifications:
- Certification and or advanced training in Database networks, IT security administration, programming and project management.
- Enterprise architecture design and implementation qualification.
Experience:
- A minimum of 12 years relevant professional post qualification work experience in a challenging business environment, with predominate focus towards IT.
- Minimum 10 years experience in the financial services sector
- Minimum 8 years experience in Senior /Top management position
- Previous experience with SQL and Oracle at senior level essential, as also networks
- Minimum 5 years international work experience.
Age Bracket: 40 to 50 years
Key Competencies Requirements
Technical:
- Highly experienced in an IT environment, including disaster recovery management
- Considerable knowledge and expertise with LAN, WAN, and long distance real time processing to with a central computer processing facility utilizing different forms of connectivity, e.g. VSAT, radio, Fiber optic
- Experience in technical architecture design and management
- Experience in project management
- Sound knowledge of SQL, Oracle, Microsoft all aspects of electronic communication protocols
Functional:
- Ability to design and implement technological solutions using cutting edge technologies and procedures.
- Ability to project manage to completion, within budget and within times cale
- Act as business analyst to the organization, thereby monitoring all relevant users in the development of specifications
Managerial:
- Ability to motivate and lead staff within all levels in the organization by using sapential authority
- Sound inter-personal skills
- Ability to project manage diverse skills
Behavioral:
- Ability to work under stress, good conduct and sincerity
- Lead by example
Work Cycle (Hours/Days)
Monday-Friday: 8:00 to 5:00pm
Physical Requirements:
Gender: Male or Female
Location: Abuja, but must have ability to travel
Remuneration: Attractive and Competitive
Method of Application:
Qualified and interested candidates should send their comprehensive CVs stating their contact information on or before 25th November 2011 to leadingcompany2011@yahoo.com
