Technical Director (IT Software & Project Management – Government Solutions)

Duties

Technical Leadership

• Define and drive the technical strategy for government and public sector projects
• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level software solutions, system architectures, and integrated IT platforms
• Ensure scalability, performance, cybersecurity, interoperability, and business continuity across all deployed systems
• Establish and maintain technical standards, development methodologies, and quality assurance processes
• Oversee software configuration, systems integration, database management, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity activities

Program & Project Management

• Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of complex government projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications, and service-level agreements (SLAs)
• Establish project governance structures and monitor project performance through defined KPIs and reporting mechanisms
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of software and service engineers, system architects, project managers, business analysts, and external partners
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and ensure timely resolution of technical and operational challenges

Government Customer Engagement

• Serve as the senior technical point of contact for government agencies, ministries, and public authorities
• Participate in customer workshops, technical reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive presentations
• Translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions and implementation roadmaps
• Support contract negotiations, technical clarifications, and change management processes

Solution Architecture & Systems Integration

• Lead the architecture and deployment of mission-critical systems, including:
• Ensure seamless integration with third-party systems, national databases, biometric platforms, and external government services
• Define disaster recovery, backup, and high-availability concepts

Business Development & Bid Support

• Support business development teams during pre-sales and tender activities
• Lead technical proposal preparation, solution design, and effort estimation
• Participate in customer demonstrations, proof-of-concept activities, and technical evaluations
• Review RFPs, tender specifications, and contractual technical requirements

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor technical managers, project managers, architects, and engineering teams
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Support recruitment, training, performance management, and professional development initiatives
• Promote collaboration across regional and international teams

Requisites

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT, software development, systems integration, or enterprise solution delivery
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role managing large technical teams and complex government projects
• Experience with mission-critical and high-availability environments
• Technical Competencies:
• Enterprise Software Architecture
• Cloud Computing and Virtualization
• Cybersecurity and Information Security Standards
• Database Technologies and Data Management
• API Design and Systems Integration
• Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Technologies
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Network and Infrastructure Design
• Biometric Systems Integration
• DevOps and CI/CD Methodologies
• IT Governance and Compliance Frameworks
• Project Management Competencies:
• Program and Portfolio Management
• Risk and Change Management
• Budget and Resource Planning
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Executive-Level Communication

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Candidates must provide at least two references