Chief Technical Officer (CTO) needed by a payments processing and distribution company in Lagos

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be responsible for the company’s technology and technological resources. He /She will be our first technology go-to expert and play an integral role in setting the company’s strategic direction, development and future growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships
• Develop strategic plans and set timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of all technical, web, and mobile services
• Collaborate with department heads as advisor of all technologies involved with company
• Build quality assurance and data protection processes
• Supervise quality assurance processes, integration, and system tests
• Lead the IT team during technical testing of platforms either pre/post integration implementation.
• Manage relationships between customer requirement and technical feasibility
• Interface between clients and technical partners
• Manage and coordinate the integration of new products on to the technology platform
• Manage  the design, review, assessment and contracts of the technology architecture
• Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals
• Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage
• Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency
• Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance
• Use stakeholders’ feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology
• Supervise workflow of IT department
• Share technological visions, opportunities, and risks company-wide
• Study current and new industry trends, technologies, and software development
• Study information processing systems to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement
• Represent the company at conferences and networking events
• Ensure company’s technological processes and service comply with all requirements, laws, and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, Electrical Electronics Engineering or related field; Master’s degree in information technology Projects or a technology-related discipline preferred
• Eight to ten years’ experience in software development role, IT Projects,  information technology role, or related field; five years in management or leadership role
• Experience with technology relative to industry; Fintech, Payments
• Strict adherence to company philosophy and sales goals
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills
• Coding and programming/development skills (with strong experience in enterprise architecture) will be an added advantage

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with peers, brand leaders, and other senior management throughout the company
• Ability to be a “big picture” thinker
• Excellent leadership, team building, annd management skills
• Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to align multiple strategies and ideas
• Confident in producing and presenting work
• In-depth understanding of the industry and good knowledge of IT projects
• Not more than 40 years by February 1, 2018

SALARY: 12M Per Annum depending on experience

  IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED AND WISH TO APPLY,  please send your CV to info@deecla.com.ng