Nairobi, KEN
8 days ago
Chief Information Officer
About the Role: We’re looking for a strategic technology leader to drive software development, ERP/CRM integration, and global IT operations. This role leads cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, streamline data flows, and support real-time decision-making. You’ll oversee infrastructure, cybersecurity, and call centre platforms—ensuring high performance, regional alignment, and exceptional user experience across the organisation. Duties & Responsibilities Software Development + Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment of products and features. + Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams (front-end and back-end) to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. + Collaborate with product owners and UI/UX teams to translate business requirements into technical deliverables. + Provide strategic guidance to senior management on software architecture and development priorities. CRM + Oversee integration, customisation, and upgrades of ERP and in-house CRM systems (Buisy & Nexus). + Ensure seamless integration across ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms (Microsoft BI) to unify data flows and enable real-time decision-making. + Partner with Sales, Carbon, and Customer Experience teams to optimise CRM workflows, automation, training, and user adoption. IT Governance & Operations + Lead the management of global IT infrastructure—including data centres, cloud platforms, and network architecture—to ensure high availability, low latency, and cost-efficiency across regions. + Oversee IT localisation efforts, such as integrating with local mobile network operators (MNOs) in our IoT devices, supporting multilingual systems, regional payment gateways, and adapting to local business practices. + Manage 24/7 IT support operations for global teams. + Maintain and manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and service-level agreements. Cybersecurity & Risk Management + Implement cybersecurity best practices and compliance measures across all IT systems and data platforms. + Identify, assess, and mitigate IT and data security risks in a proactive and continuous manner. Call Centre Technology Management + Lead the implementation and optimisation of call centre platforms to support omnichannel engagement (voice, chat, email, social media). + Integrate CRM systems with call centre solutions to improve customer journey visibility and agent efficiency. + Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities for mission-critical call centre systems. + Deploy AI-driven enhancements (e.g., chatbots, sentiment analysis, predictive routing) to elevate customer service and reduce operational costs. + Collaborate with customer service leadership to track and optimise key performance metrics (e.g., SLA compliance, CSAT).   Skills and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred. + Proven leadership in global software development, IT operations, and cross-functional team management + Deep expertise in ERP/CRM systems integration and workflow optimisation. + Strong background in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance. + Experience implementing omnichannel call centres and AI-driven customer engagement technologies. + Skilled in driving digital transformation through strategic technology investments and data-driven decision-making. + Familiarity with manufacturing or asset-intensive industries is a plus.                                               Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to apply BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees). Powered by JazzHR
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