Job Vacancy for Technical Manager – Security firm in Kenya 2013
Our client is a security company recruiting a qualified candidate to take up the role of heading the technical department.
Technical Manager – Security
The role would entail
Solution Development and Delivery
- Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to the clients.
- Reviews work of development team.
- Easily recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.
Technical Effort Management
- Creates and executes development plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Keeps project manager well informed of status of development effort and serves as liaison between development staff and project manager.
- Ensures technical teams are contributing to our code library.
- Owns the development lifecycle and is responsible for managing technical risks throughout the project.
- Performs code reviews and mentors junior technicians
- Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule.
- Consistently delivers high-quality services to our clients.
Communication
- Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
- Holds regular status meetings with development team.
- Keeps development team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
- Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
- Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
- Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Teamwork
- Facilitates effective team interaction.
- Acknowledges and appreciates each team member’s contributions.
- Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
- Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
Client Management
- Manages client interaction and expectations regarding development efforts.
- Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
- Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative technical solutions.
- Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
- Builds a knowledge base of each client’s business, systems and objectives.
Requirements
- Technical education background
- Work experience in running operations
- Must have held a leadership position before
If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke