Stanbic IBTC Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for an experienced Business Manager to join our dedicated IT team at our office.
Standard Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.
We are recuriting to fill the vacant position:
Job Title: IT Business Manager
Job ID: 12598
Location: Nigeria
Position Description
Main purpose of the job
To provide support for the Head, Information Technology in actualising the department’s strategy.
Key responsibilities
Preparation of monthly reports and analytics to drive department efficiency
-reparation and tracking of department budget and financial forecasting for the Department
To co-ordinate and track key deliverables for the Head of Information Technology from management and board committee meetings.
To drive projects / initiatives that will enhance the Department’s effectiveness.
Act as secretary to IT Strategic committee meetings and work with stakeholders to “project manage” agreed actions arising from management meetings
Tracking weekly deliverables of units within IT.
Propose ideas for the execution of Information Technology strategy and develop strategy documents for Information Technology management team in this regard.
Track the implementation of Information Technology Department strategy.
Handle IT specific projects as assigned.
Keep and maintain adequate records of all business performance management data.
Develop an activity schedule for all on-going Information Technology projects, track performance and provide periodic reports on progress of the projects.
Foster communication between Country IT department and Centre IT teams.
Any other activity as assigned by the Head of Information Technology
Key performance measures
Accuracy of reports/analytics to aid decision making
Timely resolution to problems, queries
Well organized and accessible information from folders and databases
Quality of presentation slides
Timely submission of deliverables with minimal errors
Key dimensions of the job
Supports Head, Information Technology and other IT units.
Ensure accuracy of reports and timely conclusion of assigned projects / tasks.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge
Understanding of the IT Goals & Objectives and its application to Stanbic IBTC Bank.
Strong analytical / numeracy skills
Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel; Word; PowerPoint; Visio, etc)
Market research and a good understanding of the industry trends, global economy etc.
Experience
A minimum qualification of 2nd class upper.
Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in Business Management roles
Experience in managing people and implementing decisions.
English language proficiency is a must for undertaking this role
Required Competencies
Important relationships
Liases with other banking units and internal stakeholders to effectively manage the IT team performance.
Network of other business managers within the group to ensure consistency of approach and high quality information flow
Personal competencies
Professional (language, written, dress, attitude etc)
Confident disposition
Methodical with attention to detail
Excellent communication (written; verbal; presentation) and interpersonal skills
Reliability; Integrity & Honesty
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong numerical ability
Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision
Results driven
Problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
Application Closing Date
21st April, 2014
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online