Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited was incorporated on 7th December, 1989 . This was in an effort to stabilise the financial sector through the acquisition of nine insolvent institutions and thereafter restructuring them into a viable, professionally run commercial bank. The Bank enjoys an independent, dynamic, result oriented culture and a flexible and innovative approach. We understand the markets in which our clients operate and offer a service built on personalised and specialised banking solutions. We offer one of the widest range of banking products and services in the market today. We realize that a growing business demands a lot of time and energy. We understand these challenges and continously develop flexible, innovative and convinient financial solutions to help our customers achieve personal and business success. With years of banking experience and special focus on SMEs, we are in a strong position to help growing businesses unlock their potential and sail through the complexities they may face. The bank is fully owned by the Government with the majority shareholding in the bank (78%) held by The National Treasury. The remaining shareholding is spread over twenty-five (25) parastatals and other quasi government organizations.Job Purpose Reporting to the Head of ICT, the ICT Manager -Business Systems and Applications will be responsible for overseeing the management, support, integration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Bank’s business systems and enterprise applications to ensure operational efficiency, business continuity, innovation, and alignment with organizational objectives. The role will provide strategic leadership in the delivery of reliable, secure, and user-centric technology solutions that support the Bank’s operations and digital transformation agenda. Key Responsibilities Managing and overseeing the Bank’s enterprise applications, business systems, and related digital platforms. Leading the implementation, integration, maintenance, and enhancement of business applications to support operational and strategic objectives. Ensuring optimal performance, availability, security, and reliability of all business systems and applications. Coordinating system upgrades, patches, testing, deployment, and change management processes. Collaborating with business units to identify automation opportunities and translate business requirements into technology solutions. Developing and enforcing application management policies, procedures, standards, and controls. Managing relationships with software vendors, service providers, and implementation partners. Overseeing user access management, system configurations, and application security controls in compliance with ICT governance and information security requirements. Monitoring application performance and preparing periodic reports on system utilization, incidents, and service delivery. Coordinating user training, system documentation, and end-user support services. Supporting business continuity and disaster recovery planning for enterprise applications and systems. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, ICT standards, and internal policies relating to business systems and applications. Supervising and appraising staff within the Business Systems and Applications function. Qualifications and Competencies Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution. Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage. Relevant professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, PRINCE2, COBIT, Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, CISSP, or related certifications will be an added advantage. Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience in ICT, Systems Administration, Enterprise Applications, or Business Systems Management, three (3) of which should be in a management position.