Head: Application Development

About the position

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Head of Application Development function is a senior management roles in within Information Technology and Operations. Head of Application Development is responsible for the delivery and subsequent enhancement of the bank's business-critical software applications. This role is responsible for but not limited to:

• Managing the configuration / development of all applications -including SAP / solutions in line with required technical requirements and GRC and policies, procedures, standards and frameworks.
• Development and maintenance of a robust Business Intelligence environment to support the reporting needs of the Bank.
• Supporting and training business process owners and power users of on all Bank business applications (Including SAP) while continually reviewing and improving business processes.
• Provide second line application support.
• Collaborate with IT Architect responsible for application for the architecture of project solutuons by defining the technical pattern and providing team members with guidance on how to implement solutions.
• Lead a team of on and off-shore engineering resources working to deliver multiple concurrent project.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within IT team, as well as with necessary internal and external business partners.
• Work with leadership to recommend scheduling, prioritization and resource allocation to deliver best-in-class technical solutions.
• Lead the development of bespoke software solutions and web applications in line with the bank's architecture blueprint and also ensuring that, data and interfacing architecture standards are complied with.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems/ Technology / Computer Science or related field
• ITIL Foundation Certification
  Ideal:
  Post graudate Degree in Information Systems/ Technology / Computer Science or related field
  ITIL Foundation Certification,
  COBIT Foundation, Design and Implementation, COBIT Assessor

Desired Skills:

• ITIL
• COBIT

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

SOE