Financial Systems Delivery Manager at Safaricom Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division.   In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Business Engagement – FS, COPS and CC, the position holder will be in charge of delivery of business products using Business Doman and IT knowledge.

Leading a team of Architects and BAs, as well as virtual delivery teams. Break down complex requirements into simple trackable tasks. Be committed to high quality and delivery on time without compromise on scope.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading virtual teams across IT to deliver the BU initiatives
• In charge of delivering of the BU products on time
• Ensure product stability within max 24 hours
• Solutions Design and specification
• Team Leadership
• Managing Capex Spend for systems relevant to them.

Requirements

• Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related.
• Strong business acumen and mindset
• 5+ years of software development experience in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in Business Analysis and Systems design.
• 3+ years’ Experience in Technical Leadership of large IT projects
• Certification in Business Analysis
• Certification in Agile Project Management will be an added advantage
• Team player who is skilled at building up and managing stakeholder relationships successfully
• Ability to persuade stakeholders and to champion effective techniques through delivery
• Ability to drive initiatives without any formal authority in an ambiguous environment.