IT Systems Manager - Expatriate at Adexen

Job Reference: 1298
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Industry: FMCG
Function: IT

Job Description

• The IT Manager will be primarily responsible for the IT network and systems; manage a team and provide strategic overview to meet future business and systems requirements.

Main responsibilities will be to manage:

• Datacenter and SQL server database
• High- End data storage and server system
• LAN/WAN/VSAT/Firewall and internet network
• Active directory domain and document management system
• Desktop/network support, CCTV network
• IT assets and website
• Manage and execute the implementation of projects within the IT
• Manage the development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrade and support of all current IT network and systems, network and systems
• Communicate regularly with executive management and all users
• Manage and develop all IT staff which includes training, evaluation, guidance and discipline
• Ensures department compliance to established IT policies, best practices, standard operating systems, processes and procedures along with protocols and guidance
• Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery, back-up procedures and control structures.
• Keep up to date with new technology
• Manage the financial aspect of the IT department which includes purchasing, budgeting and reviews with cost/benefits analysis for IT spending and initiatives
• Negotiate and administer IT supplier contracts and service agreements.

Expectations

• A minimum of Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or its equivalent (BE/B.Tech in Computer sience/Information Technology)
• Relevant certificates (MCSE, ITIL preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years work experience as an IT Manager in a multinational company with at least 1,000 employees and overall 10 to 12 years experience in IT
• Progressive IT experience in a multi-office environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong project and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and evaluative skills

Advance knowledge and management of:

• Microsoft server/desktop OS and applications
• Hardware device functionality and application software troubleshooting
• Datacenter and SQL server database
• High end data storage and server system
• LAN/WAN/VSAT/Firewal and internet network
• Active directory domain and document management system
• Desktop/printer/Laptop/network support and CCTV network
• IT assets and website

Offer
Attractive expatriate package.