Senior IT Jobs – Software Services Manager at UMEME

About Umeme:
Umeme Limited is a major investment of Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors. The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom, a UK Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis’ infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme Ltd indirectly through Actis.
As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees, in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity, improving customer service, minimising energy losses and operating in a cost effective manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the positions described below.
Job Purpose: Responsible for managing software project support, software implementation, data maintenance, design, testing and integration to existing systems.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
·         Define and scope new projects based on business requirements
·         Provide and manage interface specifications to new and existing applications including pre-payments, AMR, billing and finance.
·         Manage a team of software engineers and QA staff for system implementation as required
·         Develop and implement best practice for software development to include data warehousing, reporting, e-Services and corporate web
·         Responsible for change management, and related policies and procedures.
·         Meet and deliver software related projects against deadlines
·         Manage internal and external software service level agreements
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Degree in IT, Computer Science or its equivalent
·         Post Graduate qualification in related field desired
·         Have at least 10 years experience in software management
·         Have a track record in systems implementation & project management
·         Have experience across the entire software development lifecycle.
·         Have previous experience in the utility sector
·         Have strong written and oral communication skills
·         Be a proficient programmer with extensive Oracle development expertise.
·         Be capable and competent in preparing business and technical specifications and related documentation.
·         Be team focused while having the inner drive and capacity to go for results
·         Be committed to people development and succession planning

Personal Attributes/Competencies:
·         Planning and Organisational skills
·         High integrity and honesty
·         Confidentiality
·         Attention to detail
·         Problem solving and good judgment skills
·         Analytical skills
·         Good communication skills both written and spoken
·         Keen to learn and to share knowledge
·         Works well in Teams
How to apply: 
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application : “Umeme – position name where you replace position name with the position you would like to apply for. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
Closing date is 5 PM on the 30th of November 2012
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala
Uganda
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