Head of Technology at TAA Logistics - Afconrecruit Limited

Afconrecruit Limited - Our client, TAA Logistics, is a technology-driven company that is dedicated to providing complete logistics solutions to businesses across all industries. A company inspired by clients' encouragement to drive Service Excellence, Service Quality and Synergy to the current complex logistics industry.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Technology

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Also known as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or Director of Technology, your duties typically encompasses strategic leadership, technical expertise, and managerial responsibilities.

Duties
Here's a breakdown of the duties:
Strategic Leadership:

• Technology Vision and Strategy: Developing and communicating a clear technology vision aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Creating and executing a comprehensive technology strategy to drive innovation and competitive advantage.Evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for strategic advancement.
• Technology Roadmap: Creating and maintaining a technology roadmap outlining key initiatives, milestones, and timelines. Prioritizing technology projects based on business needs, resource availability, and strategic impact.

Technical Expertise:

• Architecture and Infrastructure: Overseeing the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable technology architectures and infrastructure. Ensuring alignment with industry best practices and standards for systems architecture, network design, and data management.
• Software Development: Providing technical leadership and guidance to software development teams. Driving software development methodologies, processes, and standards to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions. Collaborating with product management and engineering teams to define product requirements and roadmaps.
• IT Operations and Support: - Managing IT operations, including systems administration, network operations, and helpdesk support. Implementing ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices for incident management, change management, and service delivery.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Building and leading a high-performing technology team, including hiring, training, and performance management. Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the technology organization.
• Vendor Management: Selecting and managing technology vendors, contractors, and service providers. Negotiating contracts and service level agreements to ensure cost-effective and high-quality services.
• Budgeting and Resource Management: Developing and managing technology budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations. Optimizing resource utilization and cost efficiency across technology initiatives.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with executive leadership, business units, and functional teams to understand business requirements and priorities. Aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and fostering cross-functional partnerships.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating technology strategy, plans, and progress to key stakeholders, including executives, board members, and investors. Soliciting feedback and input from stakeholders to inform technology decisions and priorities.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Implementing cybersecurity measures and protocols to protect against internal and external threats. Ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize downtime and data loss. Conducting regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar position.
• Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, with a track record of driving technology innovation and business growth.
• Deep technical expertise across a range of technologies and domains, such as software development, infrastructure, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational objectives and market trends.
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.