09.07.2023
80408626 - Head, Technology
Standard Bank Group
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
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Facilitate the in-country implementation of the Future Ready Engineering mandate and act as integrator and enabler of agility and digitization.Build, enhance and innovate a collaborative country Engineering function providing efficient and reliable solutions that support and enable the country platform, consumption of Group platform, embedded in strong security and compliance frameworks. This includes Data and Analytics - using data to improve client experience for solutions / automation new revenue streamsStrategyResearch and analyse external global trends to serve as input for the design, innovation of the Country Engineering strategic roadmap, business architecture, operating model, technologies and target state, aligned with Group Engineering direction.Provide strategic direction for local partnerships (and support for Group Platform partners), and integration of data as decision making capability across the Country strategy and portfolio.Provide strategic vision, operational leadership and direction to the Country Engineering Capabilities to enable proactive shaping, measuring and reporting on the realisation of Country Engineering strategy, leadership principles and cultureGuide and lead the Engineering scope and strategic roadmap dialogue on a Country level, aligned to Group Engineering and Country functional strategy, transposing to operational targets, measures and plans, realising the strategy in Country.Take a leading role and guide the Country Engineering strategy realisation, overseeing the design and implementation of strategic initiatives, cross-cutting capabilitiesInculcate the Group Engineering Strategy, principles and culture across Country Engineering capabilities, promoting a compelling shared purpose towards becoming a platform organisation.Lead and realise Country Engineering strategy and roadmap to become Future Ready, aligning with Group Engineering Strategy and initiatives, influencing local partners and industry bodies to enable the aspirations of becoming a platform business.ClientIntegrate on the Country business model, linking the Engineering capabilities into Country Segment and Solutioning activities; how data informs client experience improvement, collaborate on monetization solutions for the country. Innovation will be part of this Country Operating Model integration.Drive, assess and direct Country Platform performance, as well as Group Platforms delivery in country to deliver desired client experience and value.Direct the management of third parties consumers of SBG solutions and proactive management and avoidance of technical / people risk to country.Partner with Country segment coverage teams in the interaction with key clients to better understand their requirements.DataStrategically support and collaborate with Data Analytics capabilities, highlighting and leading country use cases as appropriate.Ensure data driven decision making at Country Engineering portfolio and Country level, support monetization and new revenue streams for the countryOversee and guide the conducting of formal reviews to assess and ensure alignment of strategic programmes, initiatives and objectives with initiative results.Organisation DesignAnticipate future requirements of the Country Engineering function , influence Group Engineering and Country Client Segments, Solutions and Innovation functions to evolve operating and organisation models.Financial ManagementFormulate and gain acceptance for annual revenue and capital budgets for the Country Engineering Function. 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