HOD: IT Strategy & Software Engineering
2026-03-14T12:20:35+00:00
Vodacom
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https://www.vodacom.co.za/
FULL_TIME
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
00000
Tanzania
Telecommunications
Management, Computer & IT, Science & Engineering, Business Operations
2026-03-23T17:00:00+00:00
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Role Profile and Responsibilities
Role Profile
This role is central to shaping and executing our technology strategy, driving digital transformation, and ensuring scalable, future-ready solutions across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the formation and execution of IT strategy, including budget planning and management.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives and champion innovation across the enterprise.
- Oversee project and program management, ensuring timely delivery and visibility at all levels.
- Manage product development, customer self-help solutions, and simplified customer journeys.
- Ensure effective CAPEX and OPEX spend aligned with organizational strategy.
- Promote agile adoption, modernized architecture, and emerging technologies.
- Nurture talent through upskilling, reskilling, and performance management.
Skills, Competence, Knowledge & Qualifications
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management
- Strategy formulation and execution
- Project & Program Management
- Agile ways of working and scaled agile adoption
- Product development and enterprise architecture
- Digital transformation and change management
- Stakeholder management and business acumen
- Artificial Intelligence
- Analytical, planning, and budgeting expertise
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in senior management and similar environment
- Experience with GSM & Mobile Money products and services
- Project management knowledge and experience (advantageous)
- Accounting knowledge (added advantage)
- Lead the formation and execution of IT strategy, including budget planning and management.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives and champion innovation across the enterprise.
- Oversee project and program management, ensuring timely delivery and visibility at all levels.
- Manage product development, customer self-help solutions, and simplified customer journeys.
- Ensure effective CAPEX and OPEX spend aligned with organizational strategy.
- Promote agile adoption, modernized architecture, and emerging technologies.
- Nurture talent through upskilling, reskilling, and performance management.
- Strong leadership and people management
- Strategy formulation and execution
- Project & Program Management
- Agile ways of working and scaled agile adoption
- Product development and enterprise architecture
- Digital transformation and change management
- Stakeholder management and business acumen
- Artificial Intelligence
- Analytical, planning, and budgeting expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in senior management and similar environment
- Experience with GSM & Mobile Money products and services
- Project management knowledge and experience (advantageous)
- Accounting knowledge (added advantage)
JOB-69b552934e319
Vacancy title:
HOD: IT Strategy & Software Engineering
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Telecommunications, Category: Management, Computer & IT, Science & Engineering, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Vodacom
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, March 23 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, March 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Role Profile and Responsibilities
Role Profile
This role is central to shaping and executing our technology strategy, driving digital transformation, and ensuring scalable, future-ready solutions across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the formation and execution of IT strategy, including budget planning and management.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives and champion innovation across the enterprise.
- Oversee project and program management, ensuring timely delivery and visibility at all levels.
- Manage product development, customer self-help solutions, and simplified customer journeys.
- Ensure effective CAPEX and OPEX spend aligned with organizational strategy.
- Promote agile adoption, modernized architecture, and emerging technologies.
- Nurture talent through upskilling, reskilling, and performance management.
Skills, Competence, Knowledge & Qualifications
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management
- Strategy formulation and execution
- Project & Program Management
- Agile ways of working and scaled agile adoption
- Product development and enterprise architecture
- Digital transformation and change management
- Stakeholder management and business acumen
- Artificial Intelligence
- Analytical, planning, and budgeting expertise
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in senior management and similar environment
- Experience with GSM & Mobile Money products and services
- Project management knowledge and experience (advantageous)
- Accounting knowledge (added advantage)
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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