IT Manager at Stella Maris Schools

Stella Maris Schools is a leading educational institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic child development. With multiple campuses and a growing digital ecosystem, we are expanding our IT department to ensure seamless technology integration across all levels of learning and administration.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Manager

Location:  Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• We are seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee the school’s entire IT infrastructure — including networks, hardware, software systems, digital learning platforms, and data security.
• The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership skills to manage IT operations, support digital transformation, and ensure reliability across all campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all IT systems, devices, and network operations across campuses.
• Maintain school management systems, student portals, and digital learning platforms.
• Oversee data security, backups, and disaster recovery plans.
• Provide IT support to academic and administrative staff.
• Manage IT budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Develop and implement IT policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistent internet and intranet connectivity across campuses.
• Supervise and train IT officers or assistants.
• Support integration with MyStar and other digital school tools.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify and implement technology needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing IT systems, preferably in an educational or multi-site organization.
• Strong knowledge of networking, system administration, and cloud technologies.
• Experience with school management systems (SMS) or EdTech platforms is highly desirable.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and communication skills for team and staff coordination.
• High sense of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification support.
• A supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Access to modern IT tools and infrastructure.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short cover letter detailing relevant experience to: hr.assistantsms@gmail.com using "Application – IT Manager" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.