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Information Technology · Full-time

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Lead, IT Change & Interventions

Save the Children International

KenyaSenior · Not statedCloses Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 02:59 EATChecked 12 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Save the Children International is hiring a Lead for IT Change & Interventions. This full-time role is open to candidates based in any approved SCI office location in Kenya or globally, working remotely or in a hybrid pattern. The position suits experienced IT professionals who specialise in testing and managing IT change within complex environments.

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What you will do

  • Lead testing activities and define test strategies within transformation initiatives.
  • Manage IT projects outside the formal transformation portfolio, ensuring appropriate testing approaches.
  • Assess and manage complex IT Change Requests, including financial and resource oversight.
  • Contribute to IT planning and delivery by supporting product roadmap development and monitoring.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in IT delivery processes and tooling usage.
  • Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to resolve IT-related issues and dependencies.
  • Establish and lead a testing community of practice to enhance testing quality across projects.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in large, complex IT environments managing operational change.
  • Strong background in creating test approaches, methodologies, and strategies with a risk-based focus.
  • Experience in IT Change Requests, Release Management, or Product/Technology roadmap delivery.
  • Ability to assess IT change impacts and support business case creation and prioritisation.
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as ITIL, Agile, and DevOps, supported by formal training or applied experience.
  • Experience engaging with global stakeholders including senior leaders in a matrix organisation.
  • Ability to mentor and coach IT teams without direct line management responsibility.
  • Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with high levels of change.
  • Project management experience across hybrid delivery models.
  • Relevant certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) or Agile methodologies (e.g., ScrumMaster).
  • English language proficiency.

How to apply

To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter through the employer's official contact. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 24 November 2026.

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