Head of Technology job at Hatch Africa
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Mar-04
Location: Kampala
Vacancy title: Head of Technology [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Information Technology , Category: Admin & Office ] Jobs at: Hatch Africa Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, March 11 2025 Duty Station: Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa
Summary Date Posted: Monday, March 03 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in UgandaLearn more about Hatch AfricaHatch Africa jobs in Uganda JOB DETAILS: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Technology Leadership & System Architecture ⢠Execute and evolve the Digital Transformation Roadmap to digitize end-to-end business processes, reducing the number of steps, improving control, reducing complexity, saving time, and eliminating bureaucracy. ⢠Served as chief architect, overseeing technical systems and infrastructure design and scalability across six markets that supports scalability, flexibility, and data security. ⢠Evaluate technology trends and developments to identify opportunities for digital transformation. ⢠Evaluate, select, and deploy software and hardware solutions to address business challenges and opportunities. ⢠Manage Digital Transformation budget, including setting budgets, approving expenditures, etc. ⢠Map and analyze existing workflows, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for simplification. ⢠Ensure all systems and processes adhere to data protection regulations and cybersecurity best practices. ⢠Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Change Management ⢠Drive a culture of simplification, acceptance of change, and innovation by fostering employee engagement, managing resistance, and ensuring smooth transitions during process and digital transformations. ⢠Develop training programs and communication plans to ensure transition and adoption. ⢠Own the successful rollout of customer-facing applications across markets for streamlined order placement, tracking, and payments. Data Visualization and Analytics ⢠Lead the Analytics team, including working cross-functionally to design, develop, and implement PowerBI interactive dashboards that assist leaders in driving data-led decisions. ⢠Review and improve existing reports to make them more actionable, understandable, or reliable. ⢠Establish advanced analytics and visualization tools, enabling real-time performance monitoring and KPI tracking. Team Development & Collaboration ⢠Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing multidisciplinary team of 15+ software engineers, data analysts, and IT professionals. ⢠Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth implementation of technical solutions across departments. ⢠Foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
KEY KPIs ⢠Technology user adoption in line with targets set for each rollout ⢠Digital initiatives delivered on time and on budget ⢠Digital infrastructure is highly reliable (99% uptime), highly secure (no serious cybersecurity incidents), and high fidelity (data entry is accurate and final KPIs are reliable)
QUALIFICATIONS ⢠Educational Background: Bachelorâs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field ⢠Technical Expertise: 6-8 years of experience in software development, systems architecture, or digital transformation leadership. ⢠Leadership: Proven track record of managing high-performing technical teams and driving cross-functional initiatives ⢠Innovative Mindset: Ability to identify and align emerging technologies with business goals; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. ⢠Communication: Experience working in a multicultural environment and communicating cross-functionally; preference for candidates with 3+ years experience in the region ⢠Impact-driven: Passion for leveraging technology to drive socio-economic transformation. ⢠Flexibility: Adaptability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities. Experience working with the following tools is strongly preferred: ⢠Microsoft Suite: Microsoft Dynamics Business Central ⢠Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI ⢠Azure ⢠Node.js and React / React Native ⢠Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Firebase ⢠AppSheets ⢠Understanding of SQL and experience with database design ⢠Understanding of REST API development and API integrations
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree Job application procedure
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