Soft Solutions Limited (SSL) was founded in 1994 and has emerged as one
of the leading IT solutions and consulting companies in Nigeria. SSL
help customers address enterprise challenges by providing
comprehensive solutions that combines innovative models and technologies with passion to solve business problems.
We are looking for a suitably qualified person to fill this position
JOB TITLE: CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY:
The Chief Technology Officer’s role is to align technology vision with business strategy
by integrating company processes with the appropriate technologies.
He/She is also responsible for all aspects of developing and
implementing technology initiatives within the organization. This
individual should be able to maintain existing enterprise systems, while
providing direction in all technology related issues in support of
information operations and Core Company values both for internal and
external customers.
This individual would work closely with Marketing,
Business Development and Operations to define and deliver new products
and enhancements. And would advise the CEO/MD on all matters align
with IT and the Company's Portfolio to marketing.
ROLE/RESPONSIBILITY:
Strategy and Planning: Define, update and implement IT Strategy; manage
IT portfolio across all customer segments and align all IT objectives
and Programs to both IT and LOB; Define and manage standards and
architectures; Consolidate the IT process across the enterprise and
optimize cost and services through a mix of internal and external
resources. Identifies compares, selects and implements technology
solutions to meet current and future needs.
Control: Align the IT Team with all customer segments performance objectives and control performance objectives and overall IT budget. Also define metrics based on overall business Objectives.
Service: Maximize the mix of in house vs. out sourced services and
establish strategic service provider partnerships; select, manage and
control all IT partnerships process to support the company’s growth.
Manages and optimizes infrastructure assets to satisfy internal financial targets. Aligning internal capability with market
demand - strategically and tactically, the role is also accountable
for successful delivery of projects and solutions to clients. So it
would have to ensure appropriate delivery and QA frameworks are in
place.Risk Management: Align IT risk management within the IT
productivity objectives for both internal and external customers.
Develops, tracks and controls the development of annual operating and
capital budgets for purchasing, staffing and operations.
Business Process: Optimize and design all customer segments via IT
System Development Methodology (SDM) and Define and manage IT standards
and technology across the customer enterprise; Plan and manage IT
initiatives; IT Portfolio and projects; Integrate governance with all
IT/business processes. Increase Annuity revenue and service business to
delivery at least a 1-1 ratio. Defining and delivering the technology
offering to the market is also key; this therefore means not only a
SDM, but project delivery processes and architecture development
processes. The strategic software solutions portfolio also has to be
defined, as well as technology partner management, and performance
monitoring. He/she needs to build the competency frameworks across all
skills to meet the market requirement.
OTHER SKILLS:
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Effective negotiation and vendor management skills.
Successful in fast paced and quick changing environments.
Technical expertise in web systems architecture, design and development.
QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
A minimum of 10 years prior experience preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science and Masters in CS preferred.
Method of Application
Send your resume to careers@ss-limited.com
Application closes August 21, 2012
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