Chief Information Officer at The Place

Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos

Job Brief

• We are looking for an experienced CIO (Chief Information Officer) to oversee the use of Information technology (IT) in our company.
• You will be the one to devise the company’s IT strategy and ensure that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place.
• We require someone with solid IT background, and someone who consistently keeps up-to-date with advancements of the field.
• We require someone that has every quality of a leader, a strong strategic and business acumen, and good appreciation of finance, accounting, fraud controls, employee performance measurement system and management information/ reporting requirements.
• The goal is to ensure that information technology adds the maximum value to our company at least cost so as to facilitate the success of our business.

Responsibilities

• Set objectives and strategies for the IT department
• Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits
• Design and customize technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience
• Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization
• Approve purchases of technological equipment and software and establish partnerships with IT providers
• Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure optimal performance
• Direct and organize IT-related projects
• Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain competitive advantage
• Analyze the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actions

Requirements

• Proven experience as CIO or similar managerial role
• Deep holistic/ rounded knowledge of use/ application of ERP for a manufacturing and consumer trading/ retailing company (all relevant modules). Knowledge for restaurant chain will be a definite plus
• Experience in articulating and designing software requirement
• Experience in evaluating and selecting software
• Experience in supervising development, testing, roll out and change management for new software development (or purchase and customisation) and roll out
• Experience in compiling and designing management information/ reporting requirements
• Experience with deployment of eBusiness solutions including mobile applications, to maximize customer experience
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
• Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• A strong strategic and business mindset
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Minimum of first university degree or HND