About This Role
This is a second-in-command position at an Ethiopian IT firm, meaning you would be the bridge between top-level strategy and the technical teams actually building and delivering projects. I Data Technologies operates in a sector where project timelines slip easily and client expectations run high, so the DGM's real job is keeping engineering work aligned with business commitments. It suits someone who has spent years inside software or engineering teams and now wants to step into operational leadership without leaving the technical world entirely.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The advanced degree requirement signals that this company wants someone who can hold their own in strategic conversations, not just manage task lists. Asking for a master's in a technical field rather than an MBA tells you they value someone who understands what developers and engineers actually do — the challenges, the trade-offs, the realistic timelines. The 5-8 year window suggests they want enough experience to command respect from technical staff, but someone still hungry enough to grow with the role rather than coast into retirement.
How to Approach This Application
Your CV should lead with evidence that you have managed technical projects end to end — budgets, deadlines, team coordination — because that is what separates this from a purely administrative management role. If you have experience resolving friction between technical teams and clients, make that visible; it is likely the hardest part of this job. A brief cover letter connecting your technical background to operational leadership would carry more weight here than a generic application, since the company is small enough that individual motivation is noticed.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to a senior software engineer, project lead, or technical manager with a master's degree who is ready for executive-level responsibility in a growing Ethiopian tech company. Competition will be moderate but concentrated among candidates who have both the technical depth and the management exposure — those with only one of the two will struggle to stand out.
1. Deputy General Manager (DGM)
Department: Executive Management Reports To: The general Manager Location: Addis Ababa
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the General Manager in executing company strategy and managing daily operations.
- Coordinate technical teams and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and performance indicators.
- Coordinate departments, clients, and stakeholders to resolve operational and technical challenges.
- Prepare management reports and recommend improvements in operational efficiency.
Salary; Attractive as to the company salary scale Application Instructions
Required Qualifications
- - Master’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, electrical and communication Engineering or closely related field.
- -Having proven managerial certificate is advantageous
Required Work Experience
- Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
Required Managerial Skills
Operational planning and execution.
- Project scheduling, monitoring, reporting, and performance evaluation.
- Team coordination, staff supervision, and resource management.
- Client communication, issue resolution, and stakeholder coordination.
- Risk identification, problem-solving, and timely decision-making.
Required Technical Skills
- Practical knowledge of software development, system analysis, database management, and application deployment.
- Understanding of AI, Big Data, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and enterprise software solutions.
- Ability to coordinate developers, software engineers, system analysts, and technical project teams.
- Knowledge of software testing, quality assurance, system integration, and technical documentation.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, project management tools, and IT service delivery.
Additional value adding Skills
- Demonstrated combination of technical expertise and managerial competence.
- Strong leadership, integrity, accountability, and results-oriented thinking.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in a software development or technology company is highly desirable.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to complete and submit the iDATA Technology Center Plc – Job Application Form found in the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0vfKtqyHaGX7k5MMrJfsvF3eILtdAJ8zNkcwBaXwTvkz8jQ/view form?usp=sharing&ouid=109792102982012313088 within 5 working days after the vacancy announcement.
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