ROLE PURPOSE

• Lead the IT department in planning, budgeting, and execution of IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and compliance requirements.

ROLE SPECIFICATIONS

• Oversee the management and optimization of IT systems, networks, and infrastructure and end user services to ensure scalability, security, and reliability.
• Enterprise Network Administration – fault analysis, performance management, provisioning of networks, firewall configuration and service quality maintenance
• IT Infrastructure Management – Planning, Deployment, Configuration and Maintenance
• Data Centre Administration – Rack Management, Power Usage Effectiveness, Uninterruptible Power Systems & HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning) Monitoring, Intrusion Detection ETC
• Physical & Remote IT Support for onsite and offsite users, performing testing and problem analysis for enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technology solutions into business processes and workflows effectively.
• Provide strategic guidance on data management, analytics, and cybersecurity to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the IT team, promoting collaboration, creativity, and excellence.
• Build and maintain relationships with external technology partners, vendors, and stakeholders to leverage expertise and resources effectively.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification

• ideal candidate would have a Masters/Bachelor’s degree/ HND in IT / Computer Science or any related fields
• experience leading the technology function or a member of the IT Leadership team
• be a self-starter with great curiosity to identify tech technology innovation and marry them with business opportunities to create effective solutions that improve business performance
• ECC or HANA Certification in any of the process modules
• or CompTIA N+ certification
• System Security Professional certification
• Management Professional certification
• Understanding of FMCG value chain either in full or some functional sections (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance)

Experience

• 7 – 10 years of experience
• Experience in FMCG/Pharma/Alcobev/Manufacturing will be preferred