Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client, an extra-ministerial department set-up to oversee the management of pensions for pensioners not transiting to the Defined Contributory Scheme has recently received the mandate to carry out its functions as stipulated by the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2004.
The Organisation now seeks to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: Deputy Director/Assistant Director Information Technology
Ref No: IT DD
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
- Reporting to the Director Information Technology, this role is primarily responsible for supporting the strategic management of the organisation's information technology and information management functions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with the Director to provide strategic support on the organisation's technology,
- Analyse and prioritize development, outlining opportunities and ensuring a pro-active and innovative approach to our work
- Accountable for the delivery of all technology related projects including development of a new website, software and ongoing enhancements
- Provide I.T support for the organisation as a whole
- Support the Director in the development of a cross-organisation technology strategy in line with corporate aspirations
- Continue strategic approach, innovation and best practices in the use of technology in the organisation
- Support the Director in making decisions on short and long term uses of technology within the development roadmap in consultation with the management team
- Work with the organisation's management team to ensure market leading technology and tools for digital engagement to deliver first class content and interaction online
- Lead and manage technical team with clear structure and processes for the department
- Manage development plans, business proposals, budgets, delivery time estimates and meeting those time estimates
- Utilize project management methodology and agile software practices, where appropriate, to enhance business communication and to provide user scenarios for development
- Ensure security across all of the organisation's technical systems and software services
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
- Professional qualification will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 16 years relevant work experience of which at least 3 should have been in a management position.
Key Competency Requirements:
- Significant experience in managing IT projects from inception to delivery either in a web development or systems management environment
- Exceptional hands-on experience with software development or systems management
- Strong understanding of software development and project management
- Large awareness of the current technology for web development and a passion to seek more information on the future
- Must be creative with initiative and drive
- Must take a pro-active approach and be a team player
- Have knowledge of network infrastructure hosting
- Must be aware of or hold experience managing/developing open source software and hardware
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues.
Application Closing Date
Extended to 17th October, 2014.
Method of Application
Qualified and Interested persons should send Applications to:
[email protected] or
[email protected] stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position and code being applied for.
OR
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Note: Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.