Terminal Head of IT - Nigeria at Maersk

Ref.: AT-297590

Category: IT

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic planning and directing of IT delivery within the Nigerian entities. (Apapa and Onne)
• Single point of accountability for projects and delivery streams within the cluster of terminals
• Accountable for overall development of the function, organisation and delivery capabilities
• To head the IT teams within the overall IT delivery portfolio

Principal Accountabilities

• Define, update and implement the country IT strategy ensuring full alignment to the global APMT Tech strategy
• Work closely with the terminal senior stakeholders to shape the business demands and define the associated technology plans / roadmaps
• Actively cooperate with the regional and global IT teams to accelerate the modernization and digitalization of the terminal tech portfolio
• Act as the first of point of escalation of IT operational issues and drive the resolution processes with the relevant support teams (internal and externals)
• Recruit, appraise, develop and manage the IT teams
• Tactically plan and manage IT on technical issues, set and monitor policies, procedures and standards.
• Manage contracts with external suppliers and any internal service agreements.
• Manage internal relationship, co-operate with other managers and staff on IT related issues.
• Lead and manage major terminal IT related projects.
• Developing, maintaining, and monitoring budget for the relevant area
• Manage systems acquisition, evaluate new hardware and software. Manage the selection process and supplier relationships during acquisition.
• Responsible for the overall cyber-security compliance and the business continuity planning for the terminals
• Plan and test disaster recovery.
• Evaluate best practices as well as new technologies / trends and recommending changes
• Monitor performance and capacity issues.

Critical Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Solid IT Management experience (typically 8+ years) combined with a proven track record of Project Management in a large organisation
• Previous roles might include IT manager of a large multinational organization, Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, Digital portfolio lead
• Knowledge of technologies / trends in the IT market .. Preferably in the terminal operations or large manufacturing industries
• Project management expertise (PMI or PRINCE II) .. Agile and Waterfall
• Change Management and Implementation
• Cost and budget management
• Contingency Planning
• Resource Planning and Management
• Project Transition to Production
• Formulation of IT Standards, Procedures, and Policies
• Solution Architecture
• Programme Management
• Risk Analysis and Management
• Sound business acumen
• Effective leadership and management of IT staff
• Excellent communications skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Stakeholder/relationship management
• Experienced in leading and/or working in a matrix type organization
• Results-oriented and proactive
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and persuade
• ITIL, CoBIT, TOGAF … certifications would be a plus.

We Offer

• As an organization with global presence, joining Maersk is a wonderful and exciting opportunity for you to work with people of diverse talents & background.
• We offer a fast paced, challenging and truly international atmosphere with activities spread around the globe in Copenhagen, London, Charlotte, and India.
• The environment is dynamic with focus on high performance, results, and respect for our employees.
• There will be the possibility of continuous professional and personal development and for gaining a professional and social network.
• As a company, we are committed to growing our people. We will provide you with opportunities that broaden your knowledge and strengthen your professional & technical skills.
• We operate in a fast-paced environment utilizing modern technologies and bias toward action.
• We value customer outcomes and are passionate about using technology to solve problems.
• We are a diverse team with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures
• We offer the freedom, and responsibility, to shape the setup and the processes we use in our community
• We support continuous learning, including through conferences, workshops and meetups.