Main duties & Responsibilities:
Develop end-to-end Technology strategy for Expresso that will result in business growth
Manage and oversee Technical & IT Budget and efficient utilization of budget
Consistently evalute Technical operation efficiency and develop our operational model to achieve optimum utilization of resources.
Manage Techncial operations organization to ensure continuous Availabilityof service , Quality of service and business targets are achieved.
Evaluates new technology and makes recommendations on technological solutions & trends for the benefit of the company
Establish and montior progress against Key performance indicators across all Techncial functions to achieve business growth.
Cutlivate a culture of execution, innovation & team work among teams – and maintain a culture & develop programs that attracts and retains Talent.
Develop Techncial processes & policies that will meet SLAs and achieve business growth

A telecom group is looking for a CTO for one of his subsidiaries in a sub-Saharan african country.

He will be responsible for the Technology strategy. He/she will drive & oversee all Techncial functions and Techncial resources & assests to achieve business growth.

He must be able to work in French and English

Formal education required: University degree. Possession of an advanced degree and / or an MBA will be desirable
Years & field of experience required: At least ten years’ experience with a minimum of five years in a senior Technical management level in a telecommunication company.

Drive : The ability to maintain high personal energy levels, showing consistent initiative to stretch oneself and others; a self-starter who takes responsibility and ownership for achieving maximum results and strives for excellence at all times

Direction: Develops and communicates the vision, direction and motivation to move people and situations forward to achieve organisational and team goals

Execution: Guides the planning and organisation of critical tasks; analyses complex issues, comprehensively evaluates data, assesses risks, harnesses resources and converts end goals into workable action plans

Influence: Expresses own views openly and builds solid rapport; able to inspire followers to action and shift the opinions of others by effective persuasion and negotiation

Relationship: Shares responsibility with others in a group environment; fosters commitment by involving and supporting others, valuing differences, clarifying roles and actively contributing to the growth and development of people

Physical efforts: Higher impact on mental efforts
Dexterity: High
Work environment: Safe
Working hours: Flexible

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