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  • Posted: Mar 15, 2023
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.
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    Research & Design Lead

    Reporting to the Research and Design Tech Lead the role holder will be responsible for scouting, developing & testing prototypes & piloting, refining and adopting new technologies to solve current problems, improving operation efficiencies and to create new platforms that support new business opportunities. Working with partners, Project teams, Squads as well as virtual IT delivery teams to implement various projects and business deliverables. Break down complex requirements into simple trackable tasks. Be committed to high quality output and delivery on time.

    The main duties are:

    • Scout new technologies and vendors to enable innovation and identify technical enablers
    • Developing and testing prototypes
    • Piloting, refining and adopting new technologies and partner solutions
    • Responsible for Solutions Design and specifications with Quarterly target focus
    • Support setting up of crowdsourcing initiatives to generate innovative ideas and concepts
    • Coordinate with other engineers, management and partners on research and design work           

    Key Responsibilities                                                                                                              

    • Responsible for research and design initiatives by sourcing, developing and driving new technology capabilites.
    • Responsible for delivering 70% of the projects on time
    • Ensure agile is implemented in all of the projects
    • Maintain an accurate registry of all research and design projects  with various statuses and ensure stakeholders are appraised at all times

     Leadership:

    • Align with business product leads & PMO on project KPI’s, milestones and timelines                                                                                                                    
    • Attend relevant meetings to align with business and customer needs needs
    • Regular team and one-on-one engagements
    • Build the team skillset as per digital skills priority areas.
    • Team performance management
    • Provide budget inputs for research and design solutions.
    • Drive technology and platform discussions

     Business Analysis:

    • Weekly Delivery reporting to BU HoDs and Senior Managers on the status of their deliverables
    • Responsible for gathering, detailing and documenting all business requirements
    • Development of use cases that align and guide research and design initiatives

    Solutions Design:

    • Ensure test plans cover all aspects of Business Requirements and existing business rules
    • Responsible for Solutions Design to meet business requirements and non-functional requirements
    • Drive new solutions leveraging technology that inform evolution
    • Collaboratively oversee the development/configuration of solutions as per agreed designs
    • Provide advisory input into all new system considerations.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related.
    • Strong business acumen and mindset
    • 5+ years of technical experience in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in designing systems and solutions.
    • 3+ years’ Experience in Technical Leadership of large IT projects
    • 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 in new areas
    • A curious and innovative mind that built things.
    • Love for new technologies that purposefully drive impact

    Last Date to Apply: Mar 21, 2023

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Safaricom Kenya on safaricom.taleo.net to apply

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