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
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.
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. 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.
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.
TO APPLY
Send your
resume to careers@ss-limited.com
DUE DATE:
August 21, 2012
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