Manager, Global Applications at Orbis International

Orbis International

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The concept of Orbis began in the late 1960s when Dr. David Paton, a renowned US ophthalmologist, was a faculty member of The Wilmer Eye Institute at John Hopkins.Manager, Global ApplicationsThe Senior Manager, Global Applications will be responsible for assessing existing applications in use across the organization, identifying scalable solutions, and overseeing the design and development of applications that meet a unified set of global requirements. This role will lead cross-functional teams to implement and support program technology solutions that align with organizational goals and regional needs. The position requires strong project management skills, a background in software development or DevOps, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
  • Evaluate existing software applications across the organization to determine suitability for scale-up and standardization.
  • Define and document baseline functional requirements that align with global program needs across regions, disease focus, and use cases.
  • Lead the planning and execution of application development projects, including customization, integration, and testing.
  • Develop and manage implementation plans for application rollout and deployment.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
  • Provide ongoing support and continuous improvement for deployed applications.
  • Facilitate training and knowledge transfer to regional teams and end users.
  • Maintain clear documentation of requirements, workflows, and system configurations.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, DevOps, or technology project management.
  • Ideal candidates will have foundational knowledge of data protection and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Proven experience managing technology projects using Agile methodologies.
  • Experience working in international or multicultural environments preferred.
  • Familiarity with business process analysis, data modeling, and workflow optimization.
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