Senior Manager, IT Planning & Governance Job CBK
CBK
Job description
IT Jobs, CBK Jobs. Responsible for leading IT planning and governance, developing technology strategies, overseeing IT projects, managing technology risks, and ensuring compliance with policies and standards. Requires a relevant qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, business, or a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Job Summary The role holder guides the IT Department through effective IT strategic development, aligning initiatives with budgets, and fostering strong partnerships with IT suppliers. The Senior Manager spearheads techno-financial efficiency by managing financial spend governance, vendor readiness for digital transformation, and leading a team of professionals to advance the Bank’s technological infrastructure, systems, and cyber security governance.
Key Responsibilities
- IT Planning & Strategy: Collaborate with IT leadership to create and execute IT strategies aligned with overall CBK objectives, establishing short- and long-term operating procedures and tracking progress against the technology vision.
- Financial Planning & Governance: Coordinate comprehensive multi-stakeholder technology budgets (Capex and Opex), oversee budget utilization, plan financial governance sessions, and manage end-to-end spending approvals in compliance with contracts and SLAs.
- Vendor & Partner Performance Management: Develop and embed a Partner Governance Framework, establish periodic supplier evaluations and annual business reviews, track SLA compliance, and continuously align support contracts with future roadmap technologies.
- Leadership & Talent Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team through structured feedback, goal setting, optimal organizational structuring, and process automation.
- Risk, Audit & Compliance: Drive IT audits to ensure compliance with technological best practices and regulations, minimize operational/cybersecurity risks, and monitor KPIs via IT Service Management frameworks (ISO 20000).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Financial Management, or a related discipline (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
- Mandatory professional certification: CGEIT, COBIT, CISM, ITIL, PMP, or an equivalent recognized certification.
- Additional certifications in IT, Financial Management, Procurement, or Contract Management represent an added advantage.
Experience & Technical Competencies
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience in IT Planning and Partner Governance in a complex environment, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership or management role within central banking, financial services, government, telecommunications, or regulatory institutions.
- Advanced financial knowledge, business acumen, and a strong background in IT budgeting processes, contract management, IT infrastructure design, and project management methodologies.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, conflict resolution, analytical, and presentation skills, coupled with a solid understanding of ITIL processes.