Safaricom M-Pesa Africa - Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Kenya

Safaricom M-Pesa Africa - Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Kenya; The Technical Operations Manager is expected to lead and manage the 24x7x365 Technical Enterprise and Service Operations Center, ensuring robust systems monitoring, effective incident management, and the overall availability, performance, health, and security of all services. This role is responsible for managing and optimizing key people, processes, and tools, integrating Zero Touch Operations (ZTO) and Automation to drive operational efficiency.

The role involves leading and coordinating multiple technical teams, including the Service Desk, L0 Monitoring, L1, L2 Support, and Incident Management. The primary objectives include optimizing operations, minimizing incidents, enhancing service quality, and driving automation while fostering teamwork, compliance, and communication across various stakeholders.



Responsibilities

Key performance indicators:

Responsible for 24/7 efficient operation of the Shared Service Operations Center.

Responsible for managing and coordinating the Operations technical support teams. The main aim for this coordination is to ensure that the operations centre runs efficiently without interruption.

Responsible for informing Management, partners and peers about infrastructure performance issues and service availability.

Must keep senior management informed about major incidents which impact business.

Constantly evaluates the workings of the Operations centre and stays abreast of new technologies emerging in the industry.

Report on key metrics of availability, incident resolution and service delivery performance.

Manage and document Standards, Policies, and Processes for the Operations service based on best practices.

Perform regular process improvement reviews to ensure ongoing optimization. Incident and Event Management.

Ensures the duty shift table for the SSOC and the allocation of staff members (SSOC technicians and engineers) on different shift duties for ensuring the whole SSOC shift works in an efficient and effective manner.

Responsibility for direct supervision of team members;-

o Conduct Performance Appraisals, coaching, training and objective settings.

o Provide an assessment of all staff and provide internal/external training schedule

o Provide direction and leadership to build process-focused, cross-functional team.

o Manage scheduling of shift coverage and operational work streams to optimize service delivery.

o Address technical and non-technical escalations.

Incident and Event Management

Ensure efficient resolution of incidents through automation, optimized processes, and technology.

Ensure accurate categorization of incidents to minimize SLA breaches and downtime.

Provide timely, accurate, and effective communication on service-impacting events.

Collaborate with vendors on issue resolution and communication.

Enterprise Monitoring & Zero Touch Operations

Drive the implementation of Zero Touch Operations (ZTO) to

reduce manual interventions and enhance system reliability.

Leverage automation to improve event correlation, anomaly detection, and self-healing capabilities.

Manage and optimize toolsets for event management and automated monitoring.

Ensure compliance with tier models and SLAs through proactive monitoring.

Automation & Process Improvement

Implement AI-driven automation to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual tasks.

Deploy self-healing and auto-remediation solutions to minimize downtime and enhance service stability.

Define and optimize workflows for incident, change, and problem management.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Ad-Hoc Project Management

Manage projects for upgrading and maintaining SSOC technologies.

Lead automation initiatives to streamline service operations.

Assist with various service-related projects as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge and experience:

Experience working in large multi-national, matrix-based organizations.

5+ years of team or project management experience.

Proven experience in customer relationship management.

Budget and cost management experience.

Strong expertise in Zero Touch Operations and IT automation.

Extensive experience in technical operations management, including leadership roles.

Deep understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL best practices.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Proficiency with IT monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and event management solutions.

Experience implementing and maintaining monitoring policies and best practices.

Proven ability to optimize incident management processes.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of security and compliance standards in IT operations.

Vendor Management experience

Essential

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience leading Technical Operations Teams.

IT certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, or relevant automation certifications).

Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and monitoring tools.

Desirable

Experience in Mobile Payments or Financial Services.

Experience working in regulated industries.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Safaricom M-Pesa Africa - Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Kenya

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