Head of IT (Ref: 417) at Global Profilers

Responsibilities:

• ·         Work with the management team to provide strategic lead on the organization's technology
• ·         Analyze and prioritize developments, outlining opportunities and ensuring a pro-active and innovative approach to our work
• ·         Accountable for the delivery of all technology related projects including developments of new websites and software and ongoing enhancements

• ·         As a senior manager, provide support for the organization as a whole
• ·         Development of a cross-organization technology strategy in line with corporate aspirations
• ·         Continue strategic approach, innovation and best practices in the use of technology and IT
• ·         Make decisions on short and long term uses of technology within the development/product roadmap in consultation with the management team
• ·         Work with the management team to ensure market leading technology and tools for digital engagement to deliver first class content and interaction online
• ·         Lead and manage technical team with clear structure and processes for the department
• ·         Manage development plans, business proposals, budgets, delivery time estimates and meeting those time estimates
• ·         Utilize project management methodology and agile software practices, where appropriate, to enhance business communication and to provide user scenarios for developments
• ·         Ensure security across all of the organization's technical systems and software services
• ·         Manage and develop relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders, vendors, out-sourced development
• ·         Oversee out-sourced software development relationships, development and delivery
• ·         Work with other departments within our organization to get maximum return

Qualification and Experience:

• ·         Minimum 3 years experience as Head of IT and at least 8 years work experience
• .         Must have FMCG work experience
• ·         Significant experience in managing IT projects from inception to delivery either in a web development or systems management environment
• ·         Exceptional hands-on experience with software development or systems management
• ·         Strong understanding of software development and project management (ideally Agile development and Scrum project management)
• ·         Large awareness of the current technology for web development and a passion to seek more information on the future