Head of Information Technology

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Job Description - Head of Information Technology

Our client, a reputable player in the downstream Oil and Gas sector of the Nigerian economy is currently looking to fill the role of Head of Information Technology . Our client engages in the bulk storage and distribution of refined petroleum products (PMS, AGO and DPK) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG).

Our client is committed to empowering individuals to achieve their full potential within a supportive and collaborative working environment. We encourage you to take the next step in your career by applying for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and executing an IT road map based on the overall strategy of the firm
  • Provide vision and leadership to the IT team through the development and maintenance of appropriate IT structure that supports the needs of the organisation as well as the management and supervision of the team.
  • Direct, plan and oversee the implementation of major Technological and/or Digital initiatives
  • Provide guidance and oversight to infrastructure best practice configuration and structures
  • Developing, executing and managing a process of IT security, IT controls and monitoring security risks as well as overseeing measures to manage such risks
  • Lead and coordinate the projects that relate to the architecture of all software solutions and work with the different departmental heads/consultants as appropriate in this respect
  • Lead strategic and operational planning for the firm’s Data Management practices, focusing on meeting business needs and requirements through data functions
  • Identify opportunities for the firm to further leverage data and improve its economic, competitive, and operating positioning
  • Enable and support business operations to improve cost effectiveness, service quality and technology enablement
  • Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the firm
  • Any other responsibilities that are allocated from time to time in view of IT needs and requirements

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Information Technology or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
  • Relevant professional certification in IT service; IT standards & Governance, Security & Cloud Technologies; ERP systems such as Microsoft; and Business Analytics Tools

Minimum Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years’ proven experience in Information Technology Management

Skills, Competencies/ Requirements:

  • Network connectivity & Security
  • Server & Computer Administration
  • Data Centre Management
  • Data Management – Databases, Data Warehousing & Analytics, Document Management Systems
  • Cloud & Digital Technologies
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Service Management – Technology Service Management and Delivery
  • IT Strategy
  • IT Project Management – Technical Project Management & Communications
  • IT standards & Governance – Cobit Standards, ISO27001, Policies & Standards
  • Business Continuity Planning – Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management
  • Leading and motivating diverse high performing IT teams
  • Cost-Saving Technology initiatives
  • Vendor Management & SLA Management
  • Working well across departmental domains in an organisation
  • Communicating effectively to C Level
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