Chief Technology Officer

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer

Department: ICT

Vivo presently operates 29 physical stores in Kenya, Kigali, Rwanda, Uganda and an online presence. Our Mission and Vision, "To be Africa's most loved fashion brand" and "Africa Dressing Herself," steer our five core company values. We prioritize our customers, aiming to enhance their lives through our products while nurturing and developing our talent and employees within the Vivo family. 

 This underscores our commitment to recruiting, cultivating, and retaining the brightest minds globally. Embracing our fundamental principles, #Our People First, #One Team, #Customer Delight, #Do the right thing, #Own the Result, #Question, Challenge, Improve fosters a distinctive culture throughout our organization, enabling us to unlock the immense potential of this dynamic industry.

 If you possess ambition, intelligence, motivation, dynamism, and a knack for influence and innovation, and you thrive in a challenging, high-growth environment, you are the ideal candidate for our team.

Job Purpose:

The fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be at the heart of shaping Vivo Fashion Group’s future by creating and driving a technology strategy that empowers growth, improves operations, and sparks innovation. This role goes beyond just managing systems – it’s about using technology as a tool to help the company achieve its goals. While projects like implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system will be part of the role, the CTO’s work is much broader, focusing on building a strong technological foundation that supports the business today and in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Defining the long-term IT vision, aligning technology with business objectives, and identifying necessary technology investments. 
• Collaboration with Business Units: Working closely with other departments to understand their needs and identify technology solutions that support their goals.  
• IT Infrastructure Management: Overseeing the entire IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, data centres, and applications, to ensure reliability and performance.  
• Cybersecurity: Implementing and maintaining robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data from threats.  
• Application Development and Management: Overseeing the development, deployment, and maintenance of applications used across the organisation.  
• IT Budget Management: Managing the IT budget, allocating funds for projects, and ensuring cost-effective utilisation of resources. 
• IT Staff Leadership: Recruiting, developing, and managing the IT team. 
• Vendor Management: Negotiating contracts with technology vendors and managing relationships.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensuring IT regulations and industry standards adherence.  
• Change Management: Implementing new technologies and processes while minimising disruption to business operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience leading an ICT department, preferably in the fashion industry or a related sector.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Certifications in project management, ERP systems, or IT governance frameworks (e.g., PMP, ITIL) are desirable.
• Deep understanding of the latest technologies and their application in enhancing business operations and customer experience.
• Experience in international business expansion and managing IT operations across different countries.
• Experience in overseeing an ERP system implementation.

Key Skills

• Advanced negotiation and strategic sourcing skills.
• Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in ERP and inventory management systems.

How to Apply

Submit your application to recruitment@vivofashiongroup.com. The application deadline is 5 August 2025, close of business.