Head – Platforms & Technology at Equity Bank

Summary of Role Purpose & Responsibilities

The Head of Platforms & Technology will lead the engineering and delivery of enterprise-grade applications
and platforms across Equity Group Holdings. This includes ERP, CRM, Asset Management, Learning
Management Systems, Pricing & Billing Systems, Enterprise Document and Records Management Systems
(EDRMS), PKI, and eSignature platforms.

• The role supports the Group’s Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan (ARRP) by enabling scalable, secure, and
  integrated digital capabilities across the East Africa region.
• The role will drive Agile delivery in collaboration with Product Managers, Project Managers, and crossfunctional
  engineering teams.

Key Deliverables

• Lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of enterprise platforms including ERP (e.g.,
  Oracle), CRM (e.g., Oracle Fusion, MS Dynamics), Cornerstone LMS, Asset Management, Pricing & Billing,
  and EDRMS.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of DPI-aligned technologies such as digital identity, consent
  frameworks, and verifiable credentials.
• Manage PKI infrastructure and eSignature platforms to support secure digital transactions and regulatory
  compliance.
• Drive the modernization of pricing and billing systems to support dynamic pricing models, real-time billing,
  and customer self-service.
• Lead the implementation of EDRMS platforms to support secure, compliant, and searchable document and
  records lifecycle management across the enterprise.
• Ensure EDRMS solutions meet regulatory, legal, and audit requirements for document retention,
  classification, and disposal.
• Collaborate with Product and Project Managers to deliver platform capabilities using Agile methodologies
  (Scrum, SAFe).
• Define and enforce architectural standards, integration patterns, and platform governance.
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management for platform-related services.
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team across multiple geographies.

Must-Have: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Nice to Have:
• Certifications in ERP/CRM/Billing/EDRMS platforms (e.g., Oracle ERP, Oracle Fusion, Oracle BRM)
• Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist, Scrum Master)
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification
• Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Architect)

Experience

• 10+ years in enterprise application engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or regulated enterprise environments.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise platform transformations.
• Experience managing cross-functional Agile teams across geographies

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