Job Purpose Statement 

• The Head of Planning and Architecture is a key participant in shaping the Digital Business technology strategy, commercial strategy, implementation, and technology operation.
• He/She will lead the architecting, design, development, implementation, and second-line operations of Loop DFS Information Technology.
• The head of Planning and Architecture should have in-depth knowledge of the current and upcoming trends in the Information Technology field, and use this knowledge to provide solutions to business challenges in Digital Business.
• He/she should operate the information technology systems to achieve the agreed KPIs in availability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• The role is responsible for information strategy in over seven markets/counties, with a mandate to expand to additional African markets as per the board-approved expansion plan. This role will have the planning and operations functions of the core applications used by Digital Business.

Ideal Job Specifications

Academic:

• University degree, in Computer Science or technical field.
• MBA or a Master’s degree in a technology field preferred.

Professional:

• IT management certifications are desirable: ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF, PRINCE2, ISO, and Cloud technology.

Desired work experience:

• At least 10 years experience in Information Technology management, 3 of which should have been in a senior management capacity in a similar-sized organization having led successful IT transformation projects and initiatives.

How To Apply

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Apply before or on Jan 14, 2024