Research and Design Lead Job at Safaricom…See Details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Safaricom.
Safaricom PLC is a listed Kenyan mobile network operator headquartered at Safaricom House in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the largest telecommunications provider in Kenya, and one of the most profitable companies in the East and Central Africa region.
- Research and Design Lead
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all Domain business projects by resourcing and leading virtual teams across IT.
- Responsible for delivering 95% of the projects on time.
- Responsible for ensuring project stability within max 48 hours.
- Ensure agile is implemented in at least 50% of the projects.
- Maintain an accurate registry of all business projects with various statuses and ensure business teams are appraised at all times.
- Align with business product leads & PMO on project KPI’s, milestones and timelines.
- Attend business strategy meetings to ensure IT is aligned with business needs.
- Build the team skillset according to the fit for future programs.
- Provide budget inputs for business solutions.
Qualifications;
- Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related.
- Certification in Business Analysis & Agile Project Management will be an added advantage.
- Strong business acumen and mindset – with knowledge of Human-Centered Design.
- 5+ years of technical experience in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in designing systems and solutions.
- 3+ years Experience in Technical Leadership of large IT projects.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.
Application Deadline: 30th September 2021.
