IT Manager at Sika Nigeria

Sika Manufacturing Nigeria Limited, a fully-owned subsidiary of the worldwide Sika Group was established in Lagos in 2014. Sika Manufacturing Nigeria Ltd includes research & development, production, sales and administration.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Global Contract type: Permanent
Region: EMEA
Area: Africa
Global Department: IT

Job Description

• The IT Manager will act as a partner to the local business functions supporting in all areas of Information technology management and techniques.
• He/she will be the interface between the local business and Group IT, communicating all relevant IT subjects, and will be responsible for the IT within the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
• Administration and maintenance of IT infrastructure (files - application server and all area network components)
• Purchase of IT infrastructure including mobile devices.
• User account administration of central cloud solution and local applications.
• Direct IT support for User related to client topics and incidents.
• Coordination of task with external IT- partners.
• Coordination of the IT budget with the local controller.
• Design training programs and workshops on relevant IT topics for staff
• Ensuring availability of systems and data, security, and compliance.
• Support business in IT projects/ task and Application like ERP and CRM.
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes
• Cooperation with AREA IT and Sika central IT organization
• Ensure the I.T department is run in an efficient manner optimizing productivity
• Works with project teams to help implement Internal Systems
• Assists in the planning and implementation of additions, deletions, and major modifications to the supporting infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or any related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
• Experience deploying, upgrading, and enhancing ERP systems, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of the complexity of the company’s IT landscape and IT management culture.
• Project management skills.
• Experience with ERP integration (SAP preferred)
• General managerial and communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.