Head – Group Technology Governance & Assurance at KCB Bank Kenya

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To monitor Technology delivery execution across RUN, CHANGE and TRANSFORM functions applying established frameworks i.e. TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, ISO to ensure effective execution and delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Governance, Assurance and Audit:

Oversee remediation of risk, compliance, and audit gaps, ensuring certification and adherence to standards.
Implement the Audit Issue Management Framework, emphasizing effective exit meetings, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Manage third-party engagements in compliance reviews and audits.
Lead the development of IT governance models, ensuring flexibility and alignment with group governance.
Implement and enhance assurance processes to verify the effectiveness of technology governance controls.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards and policies.
Technology Change Management:

Ensure change management activities align with diverse team needs across the IT function.
Own the change management policy, coordinating the Change Advisory Board (CAB) sessions.
Lead, influence, and develop recommendations for complex organizational and process-specific changes.
Monitor key performance and risk indicators, applying corrective and preventative actions.
Govern the operational estate, ensuring compliance with change controls, ITSM processes, and security controls.

Technology Standards and Policies:

Develop standards, policies, and guidelines to meet regulatory requirements.
Implement adopted technology, security, and operational standards and frameworks.
Ensure day-to-day implementation of adopted standards, processes, and controls.
Translate adopted standards into bank policies, processes, and procedures.
Lead compliance reviews and assessments, recommending applicable standards for improvement.
Advise on performance against established risk tolerance and objectives.

Vendor Management:

Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and assessing performance.
Develop and implement vendor management processes and controls to optimize partnerships.

Technology Asset Management:

Establish and maintain processes for tracking and managing technology assets throughout their lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with asset management policies and contribute to cost optimization strategies.
Business Continuity Management:

Lead the development and maintenance of business continuity plans for technology functions.
Coordinate and conduct regular drills to test the effectiveness of business continuity measures

WORK EXPERIENCE

Total Minimum of Years of Experience Required – 10 Years
8 Years Experience in at least one IT disciplines such as (IT Governance, IT Security, IT/IS Audit, IT/IS Risk)
8 Years Experience in Senior IT Leadership, working with diverse group of IT professionals and expertise levels
6 Years Experience in Operating systems (windows, Unix)
6 Years Network Services and protocols
6 Years experience in Internet working Technology
5 Years experience in Active Directory Domain Services
5 Years experience in Database management systems
5 Year experience in Messaging and Collaboration
5 Years Prior working experience in a leading formal IT General Controls.
5 Years Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, IT or Related Field
At least one Professional Qualification in either CISM, CGEIT, COBIT, ITIL or TOGAF
Master’s in Business Administration, Technology or any other relevant field is an Added advantage