Group Director – Digital Transformation & Business Technology at Victory Farms in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Group Director – Digital Transformation & Business Technology

    Victory FarmsNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    6 days ago

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    31 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry
    IT & Software

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    Job Description

    Victory Farms is seeking a Group Director of Digital Transformation and Business Technology to lead the development and execution of its digital transformation strategy. The role involves enabling business transformation through technology, automation, and data, and partnering with business leaders to improve processes and decision-making. The successful candidate will lead the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise platforms, including ERPNext, the Aqua Digital Ecosystem, Snowflake, Power BI, and Microsoft 365.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and execute the Group Digital Transformation strategy.
    • Enable business transformation through technology, automation and data.
    • Partner with business leaders to improve processes, operational visibility and decision-making.
    • Lead transformation initiatives where technology is the primary driver of change.
    • Lead the strategy, governance and continuous improvement of: ERPNext, Aqua Digital Ecosystem, Snowflake, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Future enterprise platforms.
    • Develop and govern the Group's Aqua Digital Ecosystem supporting the full aquaculture value chain. Key focus areas include: Biomass management (Kenya, Rwanda, Netherlands), Stocking, Feeding and FCR, Survival monitoring, Harvest planning, Production forecasting, Operational intelligence, Smart farming technologies.
    • Establish a trusted Group-wide single source of truth.
    • Define KPI governance and reporting standards.
    • Expand advanced analytics and business intelligence.
    • Lead practical adoption of AI, automation and operational intelligence.
    • Lead the Group's ICT, cybersecurity and technology governance capabilities through the Group ICT & Security Lead.
    • Provide overall accountability for: Technology governance, Cybersecurity strategy, Technology risk, Data governance, Software licensing, Business continuity, Disaster recovery, Technology investment governance.
    • Build and lead a multidisciplinary function covering: Enterprise Systems, Aqua Digital Ecosystem, Data & Analytics (Kenya, Rwanda, Netherlands), ICT & Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence, Transformation & Innovation.
    • Develop a high-performing team and build strong partnerships across Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance and Country Leadership.
    • Within the first 24 months: Strengthen ERPNext governance and adoption; Deliver a trusted Group-wide reporting environment; Reduce spreadsheet dependency; Successfully establish the Aqua Digital Ecosystem; Improve biological and operational data quality; Deliver measurable AI and automation use cases; Strengthen cybersecurity and technology governance; Improve operational visibility and decision-making; Build scalable digital capabilities supporting future expansion.

    Required Qualifications

    • 10+ years' experience in digital transformation, business technology, enterprise systems, or a related field, with significant experience in operationally intensive environments.
    • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
    • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, operational approach.
    • Strong understanding of operational environments and business needs.
    • Proven ability to translate business challenges into practical digital solutions.
    • Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation in operationally intensive industries.
    • Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    IT & Software

    Minimum Experience

    10 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Information Technology

    Field of Study

    Information Technology

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Victory Farms on victoryfarmskenya.com to apply.

    Lead Digital Change in an Operationally Intensive Industry

    This role sits at the intersection of technology and aquaculture operations. Hiring leaders will look for someone who can translate complex operational challenges into practical digital solutions, not just a tech visionary. Expect deep questions on how you've driven adoption of enterprise systems in environments where downtime is costly.

    1. Show proof of ERP leadership: Be ready to discuss specific ERP implementations you've led, especially in agriculture or similar sectors. Highlight how you governed data quality, user adoption, and process standardization.

    2. Quantify your impact: Prepare metrics from past roles: e.g., reduced reporting time by X%, improved data accuracy by Y%, or delivered Z% cost savings through automation. Numbers make your story concrete.

    3. Demonstrate cross-functional partnership: This role requires working with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Finance. Share examples of how you've aligned technology roadmaps with business priorities and won over skeptical stakeholders.

    4. Prepare for scenario questions: They may ask how you'd handle a cybersecurity incident or a data quality crisis. Walk through your decision-making process, emphasizing risk assessment and communication.

    5. Show your team-building playbook: You'll build a multidisciplinary team. Talk about how you've hired, mentored, and retained top talent in data, engineering, and cybersecurity roles.

    6. Know the aquaculture context: Research Victory Farms and the aquaculture value chain. Understand key metrics like FCR (feed conversion ratio) and biomass management to show you've done your homework.

    7. Emphasize practical AI adoption: They want measurable AI use cases. Prepare examples of where you've deployed AI or automation in operations, not just pilots.

    8. Align with the mission: This is a mission-driven organization. Express genuine interest in sustainable food production and how technology can drive efficiency and growth in Africa's aquaculture sector.

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    Tags

    digital transformation
    ERPNext
    data analytics
    cybersecurity
    aquaculture