Technology Change & Innovation Specialist at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technology Change & Innovation Specialist

Job Identification: 361
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Accountabilities

• Review existing applications across the organization to assess their effectiveness in meeting business requirements. 
• Provide recommendations for enhancements, upgrades, or complete overhaul. 
• Consult with senior leadership on critical technology changes needed to improve business efficiency, productivity, and adaptability, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
• Utilize Oracle ERP expertise to assess existing systems and drive improvements.
• Lead technological change initiatives by designing and executing structured processes for introducing and gaining acceptance of new technologies and system updates.
• Foster a culture of innovation by identifying and evaluating new technologies that can transform business operations and provide a competitive edge.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure that technology investments align with operational and strategic objectives.
• Conduct impact analyses of potential technology changes and provide detailed plans for integrating new applications or system updates
• Oversee the successful rollout of technology solutions, ensuring they meet established business requirements and support long-term objectives.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the organization’s technology ecosystem and provide continuous improvement recommendations to ensure all applications deliver value.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and internal policies while promoting technological progress and innovation.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar discipline.  
• 5 - 8 years of dynamic IT experience, with a strong focus on driving strategic initiatives, managing organizational change, and fostering innovation to achieve impactful results.
• Extensive expertise in Business and Operations Support Systems, focused on driving efficiency and enhancing business operations.
• Practical experience with applications in the oil & gas sector, with a deep understanding of their specific technological requirements and challenges.
• Extensive experience in change management, skilled in driving technological transformations and ensuring seamless adoption across the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a talent for evaluating technology systems, identifying deficiencies, and proposing effective solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging stakeholders and collaborating across departments to implement solutions.
• Ability to align strategic vision with hands-on execution to achieve optimal results for the organization.

Skills & Competencies:

• Business Process Optimization: Proven ability to assess existing applications and recommend improvements that enhance business value.
• Innovation Leadership: Strong expertise in identifying emerging technologies and driving their integration into business processes.
• Change-Management: Proven ability to lead technology change initiatives, ensuring successful adoption and integration of new tools and systems.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to evaluate systems, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven solutions.
• Oracle ERP Expertise: Strong proficiency in Oracle ERP applications and SAP HANA ERP systems.
• Effective Communication and Relationship Building.
• Analytical Thinking and Sound Decision Making.
• Proactive and Solution-Oriented Mindset
• Strong Business Orientation and Strategic Focus.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2025 (10:59 PM).