Head of Technical Operations

1 Month ago • 8-10 Years • Operations

Job Summary

Job Description

The Head of Technical Operations will define and shape the technology vision and strategy, leading the technical operations team. Responsibilities include overseeing infrastructure, SRE, security, support, and helpdesk competencies, ensuring performance, stability, security, and compliance of production infrastructure. Collaborating with engineering teams, partners, and vendors, managing budgets, and implementing new technologies are key. The role requires strong leadership, technical skills, and strategic thinking to deliver a world-class experience for customers, and is a key member of the Technology Management team.
Must have:
  • Excellent leadership ability to inspire and achieve goals.
  • Exceptional technical skills and a commercial outlook.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex platforms under pressure.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills to manage expectations.
  • Strong collaboration skills and a passion for working with people.
Good to have:
  • Honors and/or Master’s degree an added advantage.
  • In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure and cloud technologies.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in ITIL-based service management practices.
  • Experience working closely with a product team and agile environment.
  • Financial services and banking experience advantageous.

Job Details

What We Do

We build innovative fintech products to help SMEs make cash flow. From instant access to funding to all-in-one business banking accounts and cutting-edge financial analysis tools, we're on it!

Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their business better, faster, simpler, Lula, so they can spend more time doing what they love.

Speaking of love, we’re looking for Lulas who love to make a difference to join our team and change the game.

Culture Code

  • We Embrace Curiosity- We continuously seek better ways to deliver value with a solutions-over-problems mindset.
  • We win as One - We collaborate, build strong relationships and value diverse perspectives
  • We’re Driven by Purpose - We are passionate and committed to delivering the best products and services for SMEs
  • We Execute with Ambition - We set ambitious goals, embrace challenges, and deliver with focus and determination.


Overall Purpose

Reporting into the CIO, our Head of Technical Operations will play a key role in defining and shaping the Technology vision and strategy at Lula. You will be responsible for leading the technical operations team and building out the infrastructure, SRE, security, support and helpdesk competencies in alignment with Lula's technology strategy. You will be accountable for the performance, stability, continuity, security and compliance of our production infrastructure and services working in collaboration with our engineering teams, partners and third party vendors. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned technical operations leader with a proven track record of building successful teams, fostering a culture of innovation and delivering top quality operational services. This is a senior management role and will be a key member of the Technology Management team.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Articulation and delivery of a Technical Operations strategy which considers the factors of people, process and technology aligned to our technology and business strategies.
  • Contribute as a key member of the Technology Management team collaborating with all members to ensure that we deliver a world class experience to our customers.
  • Oversee the performance, stability, continuity, security and compliance of our production infrastructure and services.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to understand their support and service needs.
  • Manage key third party suppliers ensuring they are performing and delivering to SLO’s and SLA’s.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering to deliver against all agreed roadmaps.
  • Build, lead and mentor a high performing Technical Operations team.
  • Direct line management of managers across the infrastructure, SRE, security, support and helpdesk teams.
  • Manage budgets and operational expenditure effectively.
  • Research and implement new technologies that improve our service, support and infrastructure giving us a competitive edge.

The Skills and Competencies We're After:

  • Excellent leadership ability, you inspire your team and our business to achieve company goals
  • Exceptional technical skills, coupled with a commercial outlook
  • Ability to think strategically and make decisions pragmatically
  • Ability to manage multiple complex platforms and services under pressure
  • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills to support the management of vendor and service provider agreements.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage expectations, risks and issues in a proactive manner
  • Strong collaboration skills and a passion for working with people
  • Strong understanding of financial principles and experience managing Technical Operations budgets with an eye expenditure.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Deadline driven - you know what success looks like and how to measure it
  • Positive, high energy and committed to live, demonstrate and get excited about the Lula values

The Experience We're Looking For:

  • BSc Degree in Computer Science, BTech, BEng or equivalent
  • Honours and/or Master’s degree an added advantage
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in IT operations, infrastructure management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
  • In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.).
  • In-depth experience configuring and supporting high volume and high availability cloud environments
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies. Experience in implementing security measures and ensuring compliance. Understanding of relevant frameworks e.g.: ISO or NIST and PCI-DSS.
  • Proficiency in ITIL-based service management practices and tools. Experience in implementing service delivery and support processes.
  • Relevant certifications such as ITIL, CISSP, CISM, or similar are highly desirable.
  • Experience working closely with a product team and within an agile environment
  • Financial services and banking experience advantageous

All staff appointments will be made with due consideration for the Company's EE targets.

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