Job ad Ghana : Group Director of Data & Technology – Accra

Are you excited about working for a startup that is a social enterprise creating Impact on local communities? We are looking for a Group Director of Data to help set up our own Data Warehouse, help with building technical solutions and ongoing big data projects. Set out a data strategy for the short and long term. Manage the Data Engineering Manager who leads the Data Engineering Team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Mentor and Coach our Technical Management Team
• Develop technical aspects of the companys strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals
• Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage
• Help departments use technology profitably
• Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency
• Build quality assurance and data protection processes
• Monitor KPIs and Technological budgets to assess performance
• Use stakeholders feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology
• Communicate technology strategy to partners and investors

What characteristics are we looking for in our Director of Data

• You have experience of leading data science/engineering/development teams across geographies and have demonstrated strong business understanding and problem-solving skills
• You have experience in developing long-term strategy and vision for data team and nail its execution
• You have a natural talent for innovation and mentorship, building and leading high-performing team
• You work well with virtual teams and adapt quickly to changing work environment
• You are able to prioritize effectively by understanding the needs of different business partners, investors and senior management team
• You act as a partner to our Business Leaders with the use of data in order to make informed business decisions.
• You have a good business understanding and can visualize the relevant analysis requirements

What do we expect?

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• At least 10 years management and strategic experience in this field
• Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy (Eg. Awareness of Cloud Environments, Data Engineering, Data Warehouse and Analytics, ERP Systems, API Integrations)
• Startup Fintech Experience will be great
• Leadership and organizational abilities, Strategic thinking, Problem-solving attitude
• Exceptional people and project management skills, and ability to plan work and delegate accordingly
• Ability to explain data language to non data people and a great business understanding.