Delivery Manager at Safaricom Kenya

In Keeping With Our Current Business Needs, We Are Looking For a Person Who Meets The Criteria Indicated Below

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the DIT Department within the Technology Division.

Reporting to the Business Engagement Manager – FS, COPS and CC, the position holder will be responsible for driving delivery of business products using Business Doman and IT knowledge as well as leading a team of Architects and Business Analysts, as well as virtual delivery teams. The role holder will break down complex requirements into simple trackable tasks and ensure commitment to high quality and delivery on time without compromise on scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures all projects assigned are delivered on time and meeting the quality standards;
• Translates business and customer requirements into technology requirements;
• Defines architecture and design of systems and solutions to meet current and future business needs;
• Reports and interprets test results Assesses the effectiveness of tests and testing tools;
• Drives adoption of Automated Testing tools in order to improve delivery timelines;
• Oversees Installs, configures, integrates and optimises systems, services and solutions
• Monitors security compliance;
• Works effectively with suppliers and partners to influence their plans and maximise value delivery from the relationship and
• Provide technical input to business strategy meetings in order to maximise outcome and not output.

Job Requirement

• 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