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Head of IT Strategy, Architecture, and Innovation

Vodacom
📍 Dar es SalaamCDI🗓️ 15 days ago

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Dar es Salaam
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Formation / DiplĂ´mes

Join Us At Vodafone, we go beyond simply defining the future of connectivity for our customers—we’re actively shaping it for every individual who becomes part of our team. Joining us means contributing to a worldwide initiative dedicated to uniting people, addressing intricate challenges, and fostering a more sustainable and equitable society. If you’re seeking professional growth while maintaining an optimal work-life balance, Vodafone provides the ideal platform to thrive, feel valued, and drive meaningful change. What you’ll do Role purpose: This role entails developing and implementing the technology strategy, encompassing budget planning and management, while spearheading digital transformation initiatives that align with the organization’s overarching goals. Key accountabilities and decision ownership Technology Strategy and Innovation

  • Develop and refine the enterprise technology strategy, ensuring robust alignment with business goals, digital transformation initiatives, and long-term planning objectives. Our role involves converting technological innovation into tangible business benefits, such as enhanced operational efficiency, increased revenue potential, strengthened organizational resilience, and elevated customer experience.
  • Uphold innovation initiatives in strict alignment with enterprise architecture, security protocols, regulatory mandates, and ethical guidelines, embedding “secure and ethics by design” principles throughout. Own the strategic vision for innovation and technology, crafting a comprehensive roadmap that aligns initiatives with business goals, rigorously prioritizes high-impact projects, and carefully balances investment decisions to maximize returns while eliminating redundancy across the technology ecosystem. AI Strategy and Delivery The individual will establish and implement the comprehensive AI strategy and roadmap for the enterprise, focusing on high-impact use cases that support key business goals, enhance customer experience, drive digital transformation, and adhere to approved investment frameworks. Establish a comprehensive AI governance framework to guarantee that all AI solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards, data privacy regulations, cybersecurity protocols, legal mandates, ethical guidelines, and responsible AI principles. Lead the full lifecycle of AI initiatives, from pilot phases to large-scale implementation, ensuring tangible value is achieved at every stage, while monitoring improvements in efficiency, revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and risk mitigation, and refining the portfolio to maximize impact. Planning Accountable for overseeing Long Range Planning initiatives, ensuring alignment between budgetary allocations and signature programs with the organization’s short- and long-term strategic objectives. Oversee the strategic allocation and management of capital and operational expenditures to ensure optimal financial performance within the IT and Billing portfolio.

Customer and Stakeholder management People Management Develop internal capacities for innovation, cultivating essential skills, tools, and operational approaches that establish a culture centered on experimentation, growth, and sustained advancement. Encourage continuous professional and personal development by providing structured upskilling and deskilling programs, empowering individuals to expand their capabilities and advance their careers.

Performance Management Who you are Must have technical/professional qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Engineering—or in a related field—is required for this position. Requires a minimum of three years of professional experience in a comparable work setting. We seek candidates with hands-on experience in GSM and Mobile Money solutions, including their implementation and integration with other network components.

  • Strong analytical skills and business acumen. Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with critical stakeholders throughout the value chain to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Expérience

  • Telecommunications experience would be advantageous.
  • Project knowledge and experience would be advantageous. Core competencies, knowledge and experience Knowledge
  • Conflict resolution skills Not a perfect fit? At Vodafone, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can excel, and we recognize that not every candidate will match every requirement perfectly. If this position excites you, but your experience doesn’t align precisely with each aspect of the description, we encourage you to submit your application—you may be an excellent fit for this role or another opportunity within our organization. What’s in it for you Who we are As a premier global telecommunications company, we serve millions of customers worldwide. At Vodafone, we are driven by the belief that connectivity holds transformative power. By harnessing technology for meaningful purposes, we strive to enhance lives and foster positive change across the globe. Our mission is to empower individuals through seamless connectivity, ensuring access for all, irrespective of background or location. Additionally, we are committed to environmental sustainability, both in our operations and by supporting our customers in their own eco-friendly efforts. Belonging at Vodafone transcends mere ideology—it is actively nurtured and reflected in every aspect of our operations. As a member of this team, you will collaborate within a global and multifaceted community, engaging with individuals of varied perspectives, talents, backgrounds, and cultures. Our unwavering dedication lies in advancing diversity, fostering equitable representation, and transforming Vodafone into an environment where every individual feels secure, respected, and empowered to thrive. If you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility requests during the recruitment process—such as additional time or scheduled breaks between online assessments—please visit [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] for further details. Together we can. Professional Version: We encourage collaboration and engagement by utilizing the social media icons provided below to disseminate content. Please submit your current rĂ©sumĂ© and application through the company’s official website by using the link provided. Closing Date : 10th August, 2026. Stay updated with the most recent employment opportunities in Tanzania by signing up for our notifications today. Follow the link provided for immediate access.

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