Head, Information Technology Job Vacancies – Deloitte
Job Title: Head, Information Technology
Organisation: Deloitte
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About US:
Deloitte is a leading provider of world-class professional services dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients. We take pride in our reputation for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise. Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded individuals to achieve collective success.
Our Client, a Tier 1 commercial bank in Uganda with a presence in Africa, is implementing an ambitious transformation program to enhance its Customer and Employee value proposition through digitalization. The bank seeks to recruit high performing, transformational and experienced leaders to join their Senior Leadership team.
Job Summary: The Head of Information Technology(IT) will be responsible for providing strategic oversight over the IT Department. They will lead the Bank’s Digital transformation program in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead implementation of the bank’s Digital and IT strategy in line with the Group policy.
- Lead the digital transformation of the bank in line with the Group business strategy.
- Drive alignment between business and technology to maximize return on technology investments.
- Review and report on the technology performance of the bank against approved operating plans.
- Develop strategies to establish and maintain efficient reporting requirements.
- Develop and monitor the IT budget in line with the in-country capital and operating expenditure policies.
- Review IT audit reports and ensure compliance with agreed standards and deliverables.
- Lead the execution of IT operations and ensure adequate documentation and reporting of all local IT Operations in line with local banking regulations.
- Lead the implementation of IT Risk Management measures such as back-ups, disaster recovery and IT Security.
- Review and monitor IT Change Management processes.
- Coordinate IT audits and respond to issues and recommendations raised.
- Provide leadership, coaching and talent management for the IT team in Uganda.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- A Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Professional qualification in Information Technology, such as Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or related field.
- Membership to a recognized professional IT body.
- At least ten years of work experience in a busy IT environment of a financial services institution, of which 5 years should be in a senior management position, managing an IT function of a bank.
- Demonstrable experience leading a digital transformation project within a commercial banking environment.
- Experience managing a Bank’s IT function in an international or regional bank is an added advantage.
- Demonstrable business analysis, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
Please submit your application, including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials, your detailed curriculum vitae and contacts of three (3) professional referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience
you can also email your application to erecruitment-esd3@deloitte.co.ug
Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
Deadline: 27th August 2021
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