Overview

Adexen Recruitment Agency was mandated by a large FMCG company to recruit an experienced individual for their operations within the capacity below:

Job Position: Head of IT

Job Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

  1. Develops the IT strategy, plans, policies and procedures in line with the corporate strategy
  2. Develops and implements company-wide information security measures
  3. Prepares the annual IT budget and monitors expenditure to ensure adequate return on IT investments
  4. Provide ERP application support for all ERP systems users across the company
  5. Create documentation and procedures guidelines for ERP systems users
  6. Lead ERP projects such as platform installations, upgrades and migrations, data extracts for financial or audit purposes, integration with other mobile and cloud apps.
  7. Leverage change and release management process to ensure all platform updates and upgrades are thoroughly tested and signed-off prior to go-live.
  8. Manages the delivery of seamless IT services to users across the Group in line with business requirements and agreed service level standards
  9. Directs the development and execution of company-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plans
  10. Ensures availability of robust IT platforms and infrastructure to support Polo’s business operations
  11. Identifies and exploits technological innovations and opportunities that assist in achieving organisational objectives
  12. Develops IT contracting and procurement strategies based on company approved procedures
  13. Identify, compare, select and implement technology solutions to meet current and future needs
  14. Negotiates and drives the enforcement of Service Level Agreements with contractors to ensure continuous delivery of IT services
  15. Develops and implements company-wide information security procedures and evaluating business risks associated with critical IT operations
  16. Directs and oversees usability tests on new software applications
  17. Reviews software documentation to ensure they are up to date, accurate and sufficiently descriptive
  18. Plans, implements and controls projects related to the selection, acquisition, development, installation and maintenance of major information systems
  19. Reviews the performance of applications to ensure their capacity to support changing business demands
  20. Manages the performance of and provides career development support to all Information and Communication Technology staff.

Job Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Electronic Engineering
  2. Master’s Degree is a plus
  3. Background of at least 10 – 15 years specializing ICT core functions, ERP Development, and other ICT Security solutions
  4. Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
  5. Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
  6. Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  7. A strong strategic and business mindset
  8. Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  9. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  10. Team management experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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