Chief Information Officer at Royal Mabati Factory

by Royal Mabati Factory Limited

in ICT
Full Time
Nairobi, KENYA
2026-07-29

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    2026-07-29
  • Location
    Nairobi, KENYA
  • Expiration date
    2026-09-27
  • Experience
    5+ Years
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Bachelor Degree

Job Description

Job Purpose

Own the company’s digital future. The CIO sets vision and execution for an integrated, secure, and data-driven enterprise converting technology investments across ERP, CRM, HRIS, MES, e-commerce, fleet, surveillance, corporate IT, and future digital platforms into measurable growth, operational excellence, and resilience.

Job Description

Business Strategy & Value Creation

  • Translate corporate strategy into a 3–5 year digital roadmap with measurable business value.
  • Prioritize programs with clear ROI and outcomes (efficiency, resilience, customer value).

Enterprise Systems & Integration

  • Drive implementations (ERP, CRM, HRIS, MES, eCommerce, fleet, etc.) and unify into a connected architecture.
  • Establish API/event-driven integration for full visibility across supply chain, finance, and customers.

Secure Digital Workspace

  • Institutionalize a secure digital workspace: access governance, endpoint protection, encrypted collaboration, data lifecycle policies.
  • Ensure company-controlled retention of sensitive data across all systems.

Cybersecurity, Privacy & Resilience

  • Run a risk-based security program, enforce Zero Trust, continuous monitoring, and disaster recovery testing.
  • Integrate physical and digital security into enterprise monitoring.

Data, Analytics & AI

  • Establish enterprise data governance, master data management, and high-quality reporting.
  • Deploy advanced analytics/AI for demand forecasting, maintenance, and supply chain optimization.

Operations, Service & Vendor Management

  • Run a world-class IT service management function (SLAs, XLAs, automation).
  • Optimize vendor ecosystem, reduce TCO, and manage contracts strategically.

People, Culture & Change

  • Build a digitally fluent IT team with strong business alignment.
  • Drive structured change management for adoption and impact.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 5+ years in IT/digital leadership with enterprise scope, 5+ at C-level or equivalent.
  • Proven record delivering multi-system transformations (ERP, CRM, MES, eCommerce, fleet).

Key Competencies

  • Expertise in enterprise architecture, cyber, AI/ML, and IT/OT convergence.
  • Strong financial & business acumen (TCO/ROI/value realization).
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and board communication.
  • Degree in computer science/ IT/Engineering/IT & Business

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