Chief Technology Officer at Workforce Africa

Role Summary

We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of our business. The CTO will be the first technology go-to expert and will play an integral role in setting the company’s strategic direction, development and future growth. In this position, you will oversee our overall technology development and technology utilization plan and manage all information technology resources of our company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Along with these key points, this position includes but is not limited to the following duties:
• Providing technical leadership at the enterprise level and serve an integral role in operations and business development.
• Developing objectives and strategies for the implementation of innovative solutions while optimizing existing systems, applications, and information
• Making recommendations and present business advantages for technology initiatives and improvements
• Leading your team in identifying, comparing, selecting, and implementing technology solutions and partnerships to meet current and future needs
• Tracking and controlling the developments of annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing and technology operations
• Designing and leading the implementation of our strategy for technology while ensuring the implementation and enforcement of technology standards across the organization
• Advocating and communicating technology capabilities internally and externally, including leadership, Utilities Board, customers, partners, and vendors
• Sharing information and developing a collective understanding of programs and issues
• Managing technology budgets and time frames.
• Staying on top of technology trends and developments.
• Ensuring all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Our Ideal candidate would need to have the following key attributes:
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus
• Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role
• 5 years of managerial experience_ Led a team of minimum 7
• In-depth knowledge of web systems architecture, design and development

Job Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with complex project management
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Effective negotiation and vendor management skills
• Proactive problem solver
• Attention to details Company Perks