Head, IT and Projects at Electronic PayPlus Limited

Key Responsibilities
IT Strategy & Governance:

• Develop and implement the organization’s IT and project strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
• Establish IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards in line with industry best practices.
• Provide executive-level reporting on IT performance, risks, projects, and investments.
• Advise management on emerging technologies relevant to card manufacturing, personalization, and payment systems.

IT Operations & Infrastructure Management:

• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure and resilient IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and data centers.
• Ensure high availability of production systems supporting card manufacturing and personalization operations.
• Manage third-party vendors, OEMs, system integrators, and service providers.
• Ensure effective IT service management (incident, problem, change, and capacity management).

Information Security & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including but not limited to:
• PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
• EMV specifications
• ISO 27001 / ISO 22301 (where applicable)
• Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
• Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines and industry directives
• Oversee access control, key management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, risk assessments, and penetration tests.
• Drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity posture and business continuity planning.

Project & Programme Management:

• Lead and oversee all IT and operational projects through a structured Project Management Office (PMO).
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.
• Manage cross-functional project teams involving operations, compliance, security, and external partners.
• Track project risks, dependencies, milestones, and benefits realization.

Applications & Systems Management:

• Oversee core card manufacturing and personalization systems, including personalization software, HSMs, key management systems, ERP, and supporting applications.
• Ensure systems are properly configured, documented, patched, and supported.
• Drive system upgrades, migrations, and process automation initiatives.

Budgeting & Resource Management:

• Develop and manage the IT and project budgets, ensuring cost optimization and value for money.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively to support operational and project demands.
• Build and retain a high-performing IT and project management team through coaching and performance management.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement:

• Act as the primary IT liaison with regulators, scheme auditors, banks, fintech partners, and card schemes (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, Verve).
• Support management during regulatory reviews, certifications, and partner due diligence exercises.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support new product launches and client onboarding.

Academic Qualification & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate degree and relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.