Career Options Limited is a professional search and recruitment company based in Nairobi, Kenya. We are dedicated to acquire, develop and retain talent to meet the needs of organizations that require exceptional business performance that can only be driven by superior talent. We aim to find, retain, manage and develop the finest talent for our clients in Africa and Middle East. Our vision is ‘to lead our market through reputation and results’ .On behalf of our client we are searching for a Managing Director with strong leadership qualities and experience in information technology.
Technology company (cloud computing) - Job Responsibilities
Title: Managing Director for Technology Company (Cloud computing)
Reports to: In this capacity you will report directly to the Group CEO or Board of Directors
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Technology company (cloud computing) - Job Responsibilities
Title: Managing Director for Technology Company (Cloud computing)
Reports to: In this capacity you will report directly to the Group CEO or Board of Directors
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Create an appropriate vision, long-term strategy and company culture
• Develop relationships with key investors and venture capitalists
• Develop and lead the execution of sales and marketing plans.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
• Act as the Primary Cloud Computing Expert for the firm;
• Identify, develop and direct the implementation of business strategy for company
• Plan and direct the organization’s activities to achieve stated/agreed targets and standards for financial and trading performance, quality, culture and legislative adherence and where appropriate best practice
• Select, recruit, and develop the core executive team
• Direct functions and performance via the executive team
• Maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies
• Establish, achieve and report to shareholders/parent board on organizational plans and performance
• Execute the responsibilities of a Managing director according to lawful and ethical standards, as referenced in company Employment policy manual.
2. Core Competencies and Characteristics:
• Strong communication skills and ability to build consensus, facilitate compromise and negotiate solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written across business and technical audiences at all organizational levels.
• Self motivated and results driven
• Should ideally have software and/or cloud computing / SaaS experience
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effective negotiation and people management skills
• Successful in fast paced and quick changing environments
• Technical expertise in web systems architecture, design and development
• Proven ability to develop strong client relationships with both technical and non-technical clients
• Proven business development expertise
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies, enterprise architecture, and software design patterns
3. Education and Work experience:
• Should have a minimum of ten years work experience five of which should have been at senior management level, CEO and/or CFO/COO track record
• Relevant Masters Degree is a must
• Experience with fund raising is desirable
If interested please send your recent CV as a word attachment. The position applied should be the subject of your email.
recruit@careeroptionsafrica.com
www.careeroptionsafrica.com
