Chief Technology Officer Job in a Financial Services Company in Lagos

⏲ Aug 2, 2016, 11:22 AM
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PwC's client, operating in the Nigerian Financial Services Sector seeks to fill the role of Chief Technology Officer in Lagos.
The role will be responsible for the provision of professional high quality IT solutions in areas including Systems Development and Implementation, IT Support Services, IT Operational planning, Business Continuity, Strategic IT Planning, amongst others.

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer

Roles & Responsibility
Technical

Ensure the availability of IT Infrastructure to support effective service delivery across all functions within the company

Develop and implement company-wide information security measures

Direct and oversee usability tests on new software applications

Plan, implement and control projects related to the selection, acquisition, development, installation and maintenance of major information systems

Strategic Leadership

Develop the IT strategy, plans, policies and procedures in line with the Corporate strategy

Develop IT contracting and procurement strategies based on company approved procedures.

Develop and ensure implementation of IT policies and procedures

IT Operational planning and Business continuity

Negotiate and drive the enforcement of Service Level Agreements with contractors to ensure continuous delivery of IT services

Review software documentation to ensure they are up to date, accurate and sufficiently descriptive

Review the performance of applications to ensure their capacity to support changing business demands

Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services

Manage the performance of and provides career development support to all Information Technology staff

Direct the development and possible implementation of policies in instances of a breach, also known as disaster recovery plans

Develop and implement company-wide information security procedures and evaluating business risks associated with critical IT operations

Identify and exploit technological innovations and opportunities that assist in achieving organisational objectives

Requirements

The role requires sound grasps of System and operations analysis, IT Service management, IT security, IT Infrastructure and applications, System design and integration, Data Centre management, Business Analysis, and IT Strategy & Planning. The ideal person must have good analytical, problem solving and leadership skills. Ability to work under pressure, good communication skills, diligence, integrity, innovation, attention to detail, and an inquiring capacity are essentials skills for the role

Education and Experience

Minimum of First degree in Computer Science, and/or a related discipline

MBA or Masters in related discipline is desirable

Relevant and recognised professional certification such as ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) or CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) is required

Minimum of Eight (8) years relevant work experience of which 3 years must have been spent in a Management Position within the Insurance/Financial Services Sector

How to Apply
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