Head, IT & Project at EPAYPLUS Nigeria

Responsibilities

•     Plans and manages the IT environment.
•     Directs solutions to functional and technical problems.
•     Researches, selects, implements and maintains IT solutions, integrated with a variety of data sources.
•     Ensure software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance and interface specifications.
•     Coordinate all operations activity including integration of systems and roll out, enhance helpdesk,
•     Assists in the planning and implementation of additions, deletions and major modifications to the supporting infrastructure.
•     Implements network security for the organisation
•     Oversees the administration and maintenance of the company's infrastructure, and directs more junior Innovators when necessary.
•     Oversees the administration of the company's WAN.
•     Oversees all IP telephone changes
•     Oversees the administration and maintenance of computer Systems
•     Oversees troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery and provides expert support when necessary.
•     Works with project teams to help implement Internal Systems.
•     Interacts with internal clients on all levels to help resolve IT-related issues and provides answers in a timely manner.
•     Builds and maintains client relationships and manages the purchase of hardware and software products.
•     Manages the purchasing of all software, hardware and other IT supplies.
•     Ensures that company assets are maintained responsibly.
•     Complies with and helps to enforce standard Extensity policies and procedures
•     Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
•     Develop and manage annual budgets for information technology projects
•     Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.
•     Schedule and facilitate meetings related to Information technology projects.
•     Develop and update plans for information technology projects including information such as project objectives, technology, systems, and information specifications.
•     Develop, assess and select proper strategy for all IT Projects.
•     Control and monitor project scope, Time, Cost, Quality and Risks.
•     Annual maintenance and set-up of clients.

Qualification/Experience

•     B.Sc in Computer Science or Electronic & Electrical Engineering or relevant IT Facility Management degree.
•     M.Sc. MIS (Management Information System) is an additional advantage
•     3 or more of the following Certification MCP, MCSE, MCSA, MCITP, CCNA, CCNP,ITIL, MCTS, OCA, etc.
•     Other technical certification such as: Prince2, PMP, ITIL Foundation Certified (a plus)
•     At least 7yrs of cognate experience, post NYSC in similar role, in Information Technology, Microsoft applications and/or physical infrastructure.
•     Extensive Knowledge of Computing or Networking hardware & software.
•     Deep Networking Skills (LAN & WAN)
•     IT strategy development, Change Management and Incident/Problem Management experience.
•     Strong knowledge in SLAs, System & Software Quality Assurance and Best Practices & Methodologies.
•     Visionary, innovative and lT smart individual who must have performed a similar job function in a commercially oriented organization.
•     A higher degree MBA/MSc is an advantage.