Posted on Mon 04th Mar, 2019 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
KPMG Nigeria - Our client is a reputable player in the Food industry that always strives to attract and retain the very best talent.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Information Technology
Ref #: 209 Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Overview
In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience, we seeks an exceptional Head, Information Technology with proven integrity.
Detailed Job Description
Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the department’s functions and activities.
Oversee and ensure the articulation and development of company overall IT strategy and ensure alignment with the Company’s corporate strategy, business goals and objectives.
Establish and enforce IT policies and procedures that promote and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of corporate data and information.
Advise the Company on IT upgrades and acquisitions and collaborate with business functions to identify IT requirements and acquire technology solutions in line with overall corporate and business strategy.
Develop business case for implementing new IT business solutions aimed at improving the achievement of business objectives and present recommendations to relevant internal stakeholders.
Develop and maintain appropriate business relationships with the Company’s IT vendors and ensure congruence in strategy and compliance with agreed service levels.
Establish IT governance frameworks for IT project management, service management, enterprise architecture, information security, quality assurance and service performance management.
Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of the Group’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to facilitate efficient business operations Company-wide.
Ensure optimal availability and reliability of the Company’s IT systems and support infrastructure, to provide accurate and up-to-date business management information.
Oversee the design and implementation of a disaster recovery plan and system that ensures timely and continuous system and network availability at all times throughout the Company.
Champion the definition and implementation of corporate security initiatives such as intrusion detection, virus and malicious code protection, operating systems configuration, network and firewall administration.
Oversee the maintenance and updates of the Company’s websites and knowledge management forms.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management or its equivalent in any discipline.
Post graduate degree related discipline.
Professional qualification will be an added advantage.
Minimum of ten 10 years relevant work experience
In depth knowledge and understanding of the role of IT in the achievement of the organization’s business objectives.
Proven experience in managing the IT function of an organization.
Working knowledge of systems development standards, policies and procedures.
Strong IT project planning/management and implementation skills.
Sound understanding of business financials, including budgeting and financial management.
Sound awareness/ understanding of trends and recent developments in the global IT industry.
Strong operational management and resource planning/ coordination skills.