HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY PLANNING – BoFiNet

HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY PLANNING (5 YEAR CONTRACT) – READVERTISEMENT

Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Technical Executive the incumbent’s main purpose will be to lead and direct the strategic planning of BoFiNet Information Systems and the Infrastructure Development of national and international telecommunications network.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the overall Technical strategy development and execution.
• Defines required project scope of work according to terms of reference & contract, and develops project execution plans.
• Develops and implements technical and operational strategies relating to network build.
• Develops business and operating plans.
• Manages capital expenditure.
• Coordinates and monitors opportunities for the improvement of operational activities.
• Manages and reviews systems, designs and project costs in accordance with best practice.
• Oversees all technical Service Level Agreements (SLA) with internal and external service providers to ensure value for money.
• Prepares divisional reports, analyses data and makes recommendations for improving network utilisation
• Manages network retirement and replacements, & upgrades in line with business requirements.

Competencies:

The candidate should exhibit the following:

• Leadership skills.
• People management.
• Contract management.
• Strategy translation & execution.
• Project Appraisal.
• Project Management.
• Service Excellence.
• Results orientation.
• Financial acumen.

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidates should have attained the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information, Telecommunications and Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related
• At least five ( years post qualification experience within an ICT environment of which three (3) should have been at managerial positions.