We are seeking an accomplished and highly motivated Senior Technical Manager to oversee and guide the local technical team in Ethiopia as part of a nationwide IT solution program. This leadership position is integral to ensuring seamless operation, ongoing maintenance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems, working in close partnership with international teams and government stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Operations

• Manage and mentor the local technical team to provide daily maintenance and support for ongoing deployments.

• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and maintain system uptime and performance.

Technical Expertise

• Act as the onsite subject matter expert for the delivered solutions.

• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support during critical system deployments and upgrades. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and implement robust solutions

Stakeholder Engagement

• Reporting to the Corporate Solution Head, serve as the primary liaison between the local team and overseas software development teams.

• Communicate effectively with senior government officials to ensure alignment of project goals and expectations.

• Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language for non-technical stakeholders.

Governance & Compliance

• Follow established change management and release management processes to ensure system stability.

• Ensure all systems comply with security standards and government regulations.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive technical improvements and innovation within the deployment program.

• Identify and implement best practices to enhance system performance and scalability

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• With senior and longer proven experience managing large-scale government IT projects.

• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and container-based solutions. Including hands-on experience with Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, and RESTful Web Services.

• Familiarity with both on-premises and cloud-based deployment models.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Fluent in English and Amharic (spoken and written).

• Based in Addis Ababa or willing to relocate.

How to Apply

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• Location – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Salary – Attractive 

• Application Period – 07 days from the date of post.

• All the applicants must be based locally and have the rights to work in Ethiopia. 

• All applicants must attach relevant educational, experience testimonials, project and Training Certifications in a PDF format to the specified email.

• In the email applications, “Application for – Senior Technical Manager” must be written

• Application must be submitted electronically via hr-et@toppansecurity.com