Centenary Bank is a leading Commercial Microfinance Bank in Uganda serving over 2.4 million customers. It prioritizes financial inclusion by reaching out through 80 branches, 205 ATMs, over 5,800 Agents, and several other digital channels including CenteMobile banking, CenteOnline banking, CenteVisa debit & prepaid cards, and Mastercard Platinum debit card.
Centenary Bank is seeking to recruit a General Manager Business Technology.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The General Manager of Business Technology will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive ICT strategy that aligns with the overall bank business strategy. He/she will be responsible for leading and managing a team of IT professionals, collaborating with business leaders to identify opportunities for innovation, ensuring the security and reliability of the bank’s technology infrastructure, and keeping abreast with emerging technologies and industry trends.
The General Manager of Business Technology shall lead the Bank into becoming a smart Bank. He/she will consider various key aspects including but not limited to; global influences, environmental / industry demands, Centenary Bank and Group strategic missions and ambitions, and other crical aspects relating to, the fintech and telecommunication industry requirements and technologies, fluid complexities of customer expectations and demands, regulatory norms governing the bank and its partners, focus on compliance and adherence to industry standards and benchmarks.
The position is re-advertised with changes in the qualifications and certification requirements. Candidates who applied before for this position must reapply if they are interested.
REQUIREMENTS
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Business Computing, Telecom Engineering or Science (with a focus on Computer Science) or its equivalent
• A Master’s degree in IT or any Management field.
• IT Enterprise Governance -COBIT or any other
• IT Security -CISSPICISM or any other
• ITIL
• A minimum of 10 (ten) years of working experience, 5(five) of which MUST have been served at a senior managerial level in a reputable financial services organisation.
• + Experience in IT leadership, understanding of digital and financial services operations and technology, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a track record of successful digital transformation initiatives within a reputable medium to large organisation
HOW TO APPLY:
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All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by email: vacancy@futureoptions.org enclosing their Cover Letter Expression of Interest and your current Cuniculum Vitae and copies of your academic records in line with the job requirements. Please indicate the Position Title in the email subject line. Application Deadline: 5:00 pm (EAT) on Sunday 5th November 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More Information
- Address Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
