Overview
Our client is a successful and well known ICT company seeking to recruit a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who will be responsible for establishing the firm’s technical vision and leading all aspects of technology development.
The CTO is the company’s top technology executive, playing an integral role in the organization’s strategic development, development and future growth, as well as ensuring the hiring, development, motivation and retention of the company’s technology personnel.
The CTO reports to Group Managing Director.
Key result areas
Our client is a successful and well known ICT company seeking to recruit a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who will be responsible for establishing the firm’s technical vision and leading all aspects of technology development.
The CTO is the company’s top technology executive, playing an integral role in the organization’s strategic development, development and future growth, as well as ensuring the hiring, development, motivation and retention of the company’s technology personnel.
The CTO reports to Group Managing Director.
Key result areas
- Lead the execution of technology strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships.
- Build, manage and motivate a top flight technology team and ensure that regular training takes place for personnel career development.
- Oversee research and development into new products, plus establish technical standards and ensure adherence to them for product development and company operations.
- Provide visible leadership for the company within the technology community, while anticipating and reacting to major technology changes to ensure the maintenance of company leadership and competitive edge in the overall competitive landscape.
- Manage the network operations (switching, routing, system administration), wireless and fibre infrastructure, engineering, security, internal information technology [and help desk] teams
Qualifications
- BSc. in computer science or electrical engineering with at least 3 years in a CTO, or senior technology management position.
- Cisco certifications or significant knowledge of Cisco very advantageous.
- Technical expertise in at least two of the areas of network operations, wireless networks, internal IT management and helpdesk management with demonstrated ability to interpret technology, and market trends as a foundation for technology and product roadmaps.
- Able to apply a logical analytical approach, with strong problem solving skills.
- Energetic “can do” attitude to work. Able to motivate fellow workers to work for long hours.
- Polished communication skills both in verbal presentation and writing.
An attractive remuneration package would be offered to the candidate based on their qualifications and experience.
Let’s talk
If you believe this describes you, please in confidence e mail your application letter and CV (4 pages maximum in a Word format) to: Esther or Gertrude at innovate @ abbott.co.ke
In your CV please include your current remuneration package and contacts.
All e mailed questions and applications will be responded to almost immediately.
Our postal address is Abbott Consulting, P O Box 63603 - 00619, Muthaiga, Nairobi.
We would prefer e mail applications.
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