Africa: Chief Information and Communication Technology Officer posted by MECS Africa

Requirements:
Experience: 15 – 20 Years in Information Technology / ICT Domain
Language: English (Mandatory)
Management style: Strategic transformation and visionary leadership; strong stakeholder management and financial acumen.
Mandatory: Bachelor’s Degree in one or more of these options:
Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Telecommunications or related ICT Discipline.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in one or more of these options: (Highly Preferred) MBA, Master’s in Information Systems, Master’s in Technology Management, Master’s in
Cybersecurity, Executive Leadership Programs
Preferred: Professional Certifications
Enterprise & Governance: TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, PMP / PRINCE
Cybersecurity: CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor
Cloud & Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect
ERP & Digital Transformation: Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central certifications, SAP / Oracle ERP exposure, Digital Transformation certifications

Key duties and responsibilities
IT Infrastructure Management
Directly oversee the IT Infrastructure roles and responsibilities for all the Group’s entities.
Ensure stable and secure connectivity across all Group entities / regions through the management of Connectivity Engineers.
Manage Group-wide hardware standards and technical support through Hardware Engineers in all operational territories.
Guarantee business continuity by overseeing the Backup and Disaster Recovery in all operational territories.
Applications & Systems Development
Lead the Applications & Systems Development in Charge to modernize the Group’s software ecosystem.
Effective implementation of the selected ERP across the Group entities in accordance with agreed upon and approved plan.
Direct Software Developers to create and maintain custom applications that meet the unique needs of the Group’s diverse business portfolios.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy
Lead the Group to be AI-oriented and business-driven in order to be the state of art Organization.
Ensure effective utilization of AI for the Group growth and strategic position.
Ensure AI functionalities are effectively utilized in the ERP system.
Governance and Financial Oversight
Develop and implement the Governance, Policy and Procedures, and Authority Matrix for all ICT functionalities.
Implement and manage the ICT cost-sharing model across the Group.
Coordinate with HR to fill positions and complete the proposed structure.
Manage security for data sovereignty, ethics, and the approved Authority Matrix.