Head of Technology Services at Pavilion Technology Limited

Responsibilities

• To oversee and co-ordinate the execution of key projects and initiatives in line with project and business objectives.
• Develop work programs and plans for the Technology services / functional areas in line with the overall strategic direction and ensure common understanding of role, responsibilities, and ensure common understanding of role, responsibilities, and implications by all direct reports.
• Ensure projects are secured and delivered on time and within the financial requirements and margins as specified in collaboration with the Finance department.
• Deliver projects to completion on the time and on budget; and to the satisfaction of all parties: customers’ expectations are to be exceeded wherever and whenever possible.
• Provide broad guidelines for the development or operational policies, procedures and actively guide the implementation and institutionalization of same.
• Drive the articulation and implementation of sound project acceptance and management procedures to ensure all projects are handled and delivered effectively to the desired quality.
• Manage the delivery of projects within agreed budget requirements with the target to maximize profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractors’ services.
• Coordinate the entire team to effectively manage different technology tasks through proper planning, time management and up to date project management procedures.
• Responsible for the development and management of all Technology bids, tender and proposals.
• Supporting the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, in particular preferred suppliers.
• Liaise with the Procurement Department to design guidelines and framework for sourcing manufacturers, vendors and supplier that provides best price for quality products and equipment, monitor compliance to procurement guidelines.
• Ensure products and equipment supplied meet agreed specification and quality.
• Ensure good inventory management to ensure timely reorder and requisition of equipment/ materials.
• Manage the Technology service department through training, on the job development including ensuring that they work in line with company’s business code and conducts.
• Lead a team of Technology / Project Managers delivering projects across a portfolio of contracts.
• Provide overall leadership and support to direct reports.
• Execute other assignments / tasks given.
• Monitor disbursement and use of equipment to ensure prudent and optimal use, thereby minimizing wastages and misuse.
• Foster and manage relationships with the company’s strategic and key clients.
• Develop and implement a structured approach to key account management and client servicing to further improve the business approach to relationship management.
• Be customer focused within all areas of operational activities, ensure that effective relationships are maintained with key client contracts and the site teams/ managers to identify and win Technology/ Project opportunities.

Qualification & Experience

• First Degree in Electrical Engineering or other Technology based Engineering field. Having a Tech. Certification or Project Management certification will an added advantaged.
• Hands-on exposure to telecommunication engineering and/or computer engineering including work experience in Technology department of a security company.
• Minimum of ten (10) years post-graduate work experience, six (6) years of which must be in a management position.
• Must have an excellent communication skill, both oral and written.
• Advanced PC skills using word, Excel and PowerPoint software.