BURN

Chief Information Officer

Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE

In-personFull time roleSenior Level, Director / Executive

3 days ago

About the Job

About the Role:

We’re looking for a strategic technology leader to drive software development, ERP/CRM integration, and global IT operations. This role leads cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, streamline data flows, and support real-time decision-making. You’ll oversee infrastructure, cybersecurity, and call centre platforms—ensuring high performance, regional alignment, and exceptional user experience across the organisation.

Duties & Responsibilities
Software Development
  • Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment of products and features.
  • Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams (front-end and back-end) to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
  • Collaborate with product owners and UI/UX teams to translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
  • Provide strategic guidance to senior management on software architecture and development priorities.
CRM
  • Oversee integration, customisation, and upgrades of ERP and in-house CRM systems (Buisy & Nexus).
  • Ensure seamless integration across ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms (Microsoft BI) to unify data flows and enable real-time decision-making.
  • Partner with Sales, Carbon, and Customer Experience teams to optimise CRM workflows, automation, training, and user adoption.
IT Governance & Operations
  • Lead the management of global IT infrastructure—including data centres, cloud platforms, and network architecture—to ensure high availability, low latency, and cost-efficiency across regions.
  • Oversee IT localisation efforts, such as integrating with local mobile network operators (MNOs) in our IoT devices, supporting multilingual systems, regional payment gateways, and adapting to local business practices.
  • Manage 24/7 IT support operations for global teams.
  • Maintain and manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and service-level agreements.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
  • Implement cybersecurity best practices and compliance measures across all IT systems and data platforms.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate IT and data security risks in a proactive and continuous manner.
Call Centre Technology Management
  • Lead the implementation and optimisation of call centre platforms to support omnichannel engagement (voice, chat, email, social media).
  • Integrate CRM systems with call centre solutions to improve customer journey visibility and agent efficiency.
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities for mission-critical call centre systems.
  • Deploy AI-driven enhancements (e.g., chatbots, sentiment analysis, predictive routing) to elevate customer service and reduce operational costs.
  • Collaborate with customer service leadership to track and optimise key performance metrics (e.g., SLA compliance, CSAT).
 

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Proven leadership in global software development, IT operations, and cross-functional team management
  • Deep expertise in ERP/CRM systems integration and workflow optimisation.
  • Strong background in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance.
  • Experience implementing omnichannel call centres and AI-driven customer engagement technologies.
  • Skilled in driving digital transformation through strategic technology investments and data-driven decision-making.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing or asset-intensive industries is a plus.


                                              Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to apply
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

About the Company

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BURN

Ruiru, Kiambu Province, Kenya

5000 +

<p>BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world&rsquo;s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&amp;D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. Our team &ndash; half of whom are women &ndash; produces and sells over 200,000 stoves per month at our solar-powered facility in Kenya. The company was founded by CEO Peter Scott, who is recognised as the global leader in cookstove commercialisation. BURN has received recognition for its cutting-edge innovation and environmental &amp; social impact from, among others Bloomberg New Energy Finance Award, Global Leap Awards, and Ashden International. BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Visit BURN/careers if you would like to be part of a world-class team that is committed to making positive, measurable change for people, forests, and the climate.</p>

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