Country IT Manager at Ibis Lagos Airport-Hotel

Ibis is an international hotel company owned by AccorHotels, a hotel holding company. AccorHotels is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and was founded in 1967. Ibis opened its first hotel in 1974. The hotels are generally close to city centres, airports, beaches or railway stations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country IT Manager (Female)

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The IT Manager is responsible for Presence of IT’s internal IT network and systems in Nigeria. This hands on role will require a person with ability to provide direction and advice on IT solutions that will best help the Hotels perform more efficiently
• The IT Manager is also responsible for managing internal projects, deployments, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and support of all current IT systems, network devices, software applications and peripherals.Key Accountabilities
• Manage and develop the IT team of 2, including, training, evaluation, guidance, discipline.
• Identify and resolve problems related to network infrastructure, hardware components, operating systems and business software.
• Communicate regularly with executive management and all users of information services and systems.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of all written documentation, including system and user manuals, license agreements, and documentation of modifications and upgrades.
• Oversee provision of IT Support for all employees Nationally
• Identification and monitoring of our IT risk profile
• Manage the IT components associated with ISO 27001 compliance
• Keep current with the latest technologies and determine what new technology solutions and implementations will meet business and system requirements.
• Manage financial aspects of the IT Department, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review.
• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.
• Continuous improvements of operating procedures and best practices, including providing written protocols and guidance to IT staff and end-users.

Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a similar role (7-10 years).
• IT strategic focus, however the ability to be hands on.
• An MBA will be an added advantage
• Intermediate ITIL V3 Certification
• Strong user focus and genuine desire to assist others.
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• 3+ years’ experience in IT Infrastructure leadership roles and excellent communication skills.Excellent project management and organisational skills, and ability to manage varied and conflicting demands to agreed standards and timelines.
• “Can do” attitude when handling complex situations.
• Results oriented and strong analysis and problem solving skills.
• For the sake of Gender Parity as it concerns Accor Group of Hotels, this recruitment is opened to females only.

Application Closing Date
21st June, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.