Deputy Head – Systems Development
Reporting to the Head of Division (“HOD”), the Deputy Head of Division (Systems Development) (“DHOD-Dev”) is responsible for making and implementing recommendations on the strategic development of goals, objectives and programmes that proactively assist CIMA in achieving its mission and mandate. The DHOD-Dev is accountable for identifying needs, determining solutions, and implementing systems that ensure the efficient and effective use of technology to direct, store and share information, and to maintain the integrity of the data and Information Systems (IS) functions within CIMA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will:
- Manage the operations of the Software Development group to ensure timely and accurate resolutions to end-user problems and that ongoing project work is in adherence to industry and CIMA best practices;
- Identifies the needs of CIMA and develops solutions and options that mitigates risks, creates efficiency and enhances productivity and customer service;
- Leads project teams both within IS and across CIMA and prepares project recommendations, documentation, RFPs, and tender documents for new and existing initiatives;
- Oversees the progress of outsourced custom programming and is the liaison between CIMA and the consulting firm in terms of adherence to the specifics of the contract agreement and ensuring rapid turnaround and change control;
- Evaluates best practices and advances in technology, conducts relevant research on opportunities and challenges for CIMA’s development systems and develops proposals for projects for approval and inclusion in the budget and ensures their implementation;
- Assesses how changing business processes and operations may impact the current information systems platform;
- Provides or oversees training on new initiatives or systems to CIMA staff;
- Manages / delegates actions, projects and work assignments to ensure that CIMA’s strategic plan is implemented and divisional needs are addressed;
- Analyses and recommends on–going changes to processes and operations that positively impact the Division and CIMA, such as technological advancements and other means to enhance customer service, productivity and efficiency. People Management
- Plans, directs, delegates / maintains all programming projects and assignments of the Development Unit to ensure that they are carried out effectively and efficiently in accordance with the policies, procedures, and goals and objective of Information Systems and CIMA;
- Reviews, conducts, and approves the probationary assessments, annual performance appraisal and individual learning and development plans in the effort to improve knowledge, skills and career progress and determine divisional development needs;
- Promptly addresses and appropriately reports staff performance issues and brings staff conflicts to a prompt resolution.
REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job are as follows:
- A Bachelors degree, or related experience in Information Systems Technology in a software development role;
- Seven (7) years of experience as an IS Manager;
- PMP certification or five years’ experience as a Project Management Leader;
- Experienced software developer with hands on experience in Object Oriented Programming concepts;
- Experience drafting and implementing strategic plans;
- Microsoft Visual Studio;
- SQL Server, SSRS, SSAS, SSIS;
- Agile Business Analysis methodologies and DevOps conepts;
- Microsoft Office tools;
- Object-Oriented programming concepts, , eg. C#;
- Knowledge of OLAP / SQL Server Analysis Services and Data Mining;
- Business Analytics – eg. MS Power BI;
- Microsoft Project; and
- Disaster Recovery Concepts.
Application form may be completed online by visiting www.cima.ky/careers
Caymanians, persons possessing Caymanian Status, Permanent Residency, or Residency Employment Rights Certificate need only apply.
Direct applicants only. Applications received from agencies will not be accepted at this time.
Salary: CI$139,590- $183,831 per annum
Application Deadline: 13 August 2025
(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)
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