Head of Unit, Infrastructure Management at HRD Solutions

At HRD Solutions, we provide performance focused support to businesses in the areas of business strategy, organizational design and Human Resource Consulting.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Unit, Infrastructure Management

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Unit, IT Infrastructure Management, will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the bank's IT infrastructure.
• This role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of the bank's technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive IT infrastructure strategy that aligns with the bank's overall business objectives.
• Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure components, including servers, networks, storage systems, and data centres.
• Technology Governance: Establish and enforce IT governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. iv. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks to protect the bank's data, systems, and operations.
• Capacity Planning: Forecast future IT infrastructure needs and ensure adequate capacity to support the bank's growth.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team of IT infrastructure professionals. viii.Budget Management: Prepare and manage the IT infrastructure budget, optimizing resource allocation and cost control.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, preferably in a financial institution.
• Proven track record of leading and managing IT infrastructure projects.

Knowledge:

• Proven track record of leading and managing IT infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, including servers, networks, storage, and virtualization.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and data center management.
• Knowledge of IT security best practices and compliance regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS)

Skills / Compentencies:

• Excellent analytical, problemsolving, and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Reporting Relationship:

• Supervisor: Head of Department, IT Solutions & Innovation
• Supervisee: Staff of Infrastructure Management Unit

Relationship with Stakeholders:

• Internal: Computer Systems Users in all departments
• External: Vendors and Maintenance contractors/consultants

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2024.