Director for Infrastructure and Technology Solutions at Career Management Centre

Key Accountabilities

Business and Market Growth Strategies

• Developing a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction that will continuously grow the business
• Leading the development and formulation of product and market development strategies and oversee the implementation of the same across the business
• Providing strategic leadership and expertise in the development of revenue generating strategies for the business
• Leading in the identification and driving of new business growth opportunities and business ventures.
• Building and maintain new and existing stakeholder relationships through regular networking events and luncheons that aim at attracting business opportunities and growth
• Spearheading the planning of all engineering and infrastructure projects while ensuring they are aligned to the business strategies

Security and Risk Management

• Monitoring business performance, new or existing regulatory requirements and their impact on the company’s operations, market competitor analysis, and business risks
• Spearheading the development and overseeing the implementation of computer security strategies and policies to ensure the business information is safeguarded against accidental or unauthorized access, modification, destruction and virus attacks

People Management

• Liaising with HR and overseeing the staff development and management including promoting capacity building, effective performance management and employee engagement
• Driving the formation of a strategic culture necessary to enable the company to achieve its goals and objectives
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications:

• Master’s’ Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Information Technology or a related field from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related field from a recognized institution.
• At least 12 years’ relevant experience, 6 of which should have been in a senior managerial role in a similar organization -ICT Solutions company
• Prior commercial sales experience in closing large and complex contractual agreements is preferred
• Team Management experience is mandatory – experience managing both project technical teams and Business Development teams
• PMP or Prince2 certification is added advantage.
• Automation experience and Agile certifications are plus