Head of IT needed at Adexen
Job title : Head of IT jobs in Lagos
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : April 30, 2023
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Job Introduction
- Adexen was mandated by a large FMCG company to recruit an experienced Head of IT for its operations. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Responsibilities
- Develops the IT strategy, plans, policies and procedures in line with the corporate strategy
- Develops and implements company-wide information security measures
- Prepares the annual IT budget and monitors expenditure to ensure adequate return on IT investments
- Provide ERP application support for all ERP systems users across the company
- Create documentation and procedures guidelines for ERP systems users
- Lead ERP projects such as platform installations, upgrades and migrations, data extracts for financial or audit purposes, integration with other mobile and cloud apps.
- Leverage change and release management process to ensure all platform updates and upgrades are thoroughly tested and signed-off prior to go-live.
- Manages the delivery of seamless IT services to users across the Group in line with business requirements and agreed service level standards
- Directs the development and execution of company-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plans
- Ensures availability of robust IT platforms and infrastructure to support Polo’s business operations
- Identifies and exploits technological innovations and opportunities that assist in achieving organisational objectives
- Develops IT contracting and procurement strategies based on company approved procedures
- Identify, compare, select and implement technology solutions to meet current and future needs
- Negotiates and drives the enforcement of Service Level Agreements with contractors to ensure continuous delivery of IT services
- Develops and implements company-wide information security procedures and evaluating business risks associated with critical IT operations
- Directs and oversees usability tests on new software applications
- Reviews software documentation to ensure they are up to date, accurate and sufficiently descriptive
- Plans, implements and controls projects related to the selection, acquisition, development, installation and maintenance of major information systems
- Reviews the performance of applications to ensure their capacity to support changing business demands
- Manages the performance of and provides career development support to all Information and Communication Technology staff
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in information technology or electronic engineering
- Master’s degree is a plus
- Background of at least 10 – 15 years specializing ICT core functions, ERP Development, and other ICT Security solutions
- Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
- Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
- Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- A strong strategic and business mindset
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Team management experience
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