Group Executive, Technology at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria - Our client is a top player in the Agribusiness Value Chain and Consumer Goods in West and Central Africa, with special interest in Plantation, Inputs-Provision, Sourcing, Origination and Processing.

They are looking to recruit a competent person to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Executive, Technology

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The incumbent of the role will be responsible for driving an efficient utilization of Information Technology (IT) to achieve the business aspiration and transformation of the organisation.
• He/ She will be pivotal to the digital transformation of the organisation as well as provide leadership for the IT functions and the execution of the IT Strategy.

Key Responsibilities
The individual will:

• Create and implement technology strategies.
• Align the company’s technology resources with the organization’s short- and long-term goals,
• Identify key technologies that can improve the company’s service promise
• Recruit, onboard and train applicable IT personnel.
• Supervise the networks and computer systems/devices to ensure optimal performance including undertaking an efficient software and hardware management.
• Drive efficient Data Management
• Develop and maintain IT Policies and Standards.
• Direct and establish IT-related projects.
• Plan and direct the implementation of new IT systems.
• Ensure appropriate security over data and IT infrastructure.
• Present reports on the group’s technology status, goals, and progress.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Second-Class upper University Degree, preferably in Computer Science / Engineering or related fields.
• Must have minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience, with at least 2 /3 years’ experience working as part of a Management team.
• An MBA /certification in related studies or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in Business and Process Transformation.
• Data protection and cyber security skills.
• Good understanding of NAV Business Central.
• Should understand standard language for accessing databases (SQL).
• Willingness to travel within the country at short notice.
• Preferably 35-40 years old.

Application Closing Date
Friday, 17th September, 2021.