IT Manager at Platinum Careers

Job Summary

The job holder will be responsible for the following:

• To ensure the streamlined operation of the IT Department in alignment with the business objectives of the organization.
• To plan, coordinate, direct, and design IT-related activities of the organization, as well as provide administrative direction and support for daily operational activities of the IT department.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic

• Develop and direct the implementation of IT operational plans, projects, programs and systems
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguard measures within the IT environment.
• Information Technology Management
• Maintain the company’s IT network, servers and security systems.
• Investigate and diagnose network problems.
• Make recommendations for improving the company’s IT systems.
• Oversee the development of specific improvement plans for each area of responsibility and provide  regular status reports regarding progress of plan implementation
• Maintain the inter/intra net and ensure minimal down time.
• Facilitate the optimization of the company’s software system and ensure availability of appropriate information
• Assist other departments and divisions with analysis of collected data by creating and maintaining reporting tools

Risk Management

• Develop a standard process to be used on all IT infrastructures to minimize risks to the company.
• Manage physical and access controls over all IT infrastructure within the company.
• Preserve and protect IT related assets.
• Review, recommend and direct the appropriate capital expenditures to support the IT strategy
• Design and implement changes and improvements in automated management information.
• Develop and implement a disaster recovery plan and procedures to ensure minimal interruption to  Business operations
• Manage department in order to provide reliable service and support to other divisions (but not limited to, internet and email, file back-ups, network, computers, systems interfaces and printers etc.)
• Establish a maintenance routine to keep IT infrastructures in working conditions at all times.
• Initiate meetings with stakeholders to address ideas and concerns for process efficiency and Improvement.
• Facilitate business process reengineering initiatives ensuring appropriate collaboration with other Functions.
• Performs other duties as delegated by the CEO from time to time

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• First degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience within a structured IT environment, with a minimum of three (3) Years in a senior-level position.
• Master’s Degree in computer related field.
• Professional IT certification.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Effectiveness of IT controls
• Adequacy and effectiveness of IT processes & systems in enabling business operations
• Effectiveness of IT infrastructure and deployment
• Reduction in down time of systems.
• Connectivity of all plants

JOB COMPETENCY REQIUREMENT

• Computer Security
• Leadership
• Networking/Hardware Management
• Reporting
• Software Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Web Design