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  • Posted: Jul 3, 2018
    Deadline: Jul 4, 2018
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    IT Manager

    Description:

    JOB PURPOSE

    • As businesses are increasingly reliant on technology, the role of an IT manager is crucial to business continuity and success.
    • The IT Manager will be advising the company on IT solutions that will best help it grow and perform more efficiently. Part of this will include outlining the most effective resources and projects through design, development to completion.
    • The position holder will be responsible for managing Business Support systems like CRM, Billing systems, Service Delivery Platform, Contact Centre Technology etc. Also might be required to work in an outsourced environment with deliveries through Strategic Partners.
    • S/he will be expected to provide solutions to complex IT issues and be able to act both independently or closely with the Director of IT.
    • Key for this role is ensuring projects are completed on time and to budget.
    • The IT manager will be directly managing the local IT staff in Nigeria across all locations and will be responsible for their daily operations, project deliverable and task management

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Technology Absorption

    • Scan technology horizon and track emerging standards and trends
    • Adopt future proof technology
    • Alignment of systems to business strategy
    • Continuously engage with Business & Technology experts on emerging technologies, understand and exploit incorporation into existing infrastructure
    • Ensure integration of various solutions with IT & Network systems

    Operational Responsibilities:

    • Value creation and IT support to departments and teams
    • Planning, coordination, evaluation and full management of project(s) for optimal delivery of business objectives
    • Agreeing costs, timescales and standards to be met and monitoring these throughout the project
    • Keeping management and company’s department updated on progress

    REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

    • Familiar with PBX, IP telephony, callcenter management - MUST
    • Excellent PC hardware hands-on experience - MUST
    • Ability to perform hands-on labor from time to time (wiring etc) - MUST
    • Familiarity with common windows operating systems (7,8,10, 2012) - MUST
    • Familiarity with common Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, Debian, Redhat) - MUST
    • Hands-on experience with MS Active directory, client and server sides - MUST
    • Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches - MUST
    • Familiarity with online helpdesk systems - MUST
    • Familiarity with project management systems - MUST
    • Excellent knowledge and experience with Google Apps, including account administration, directory sync services and advanced troubleshooting- Advantage

    REQUIRED PERSONAL SKILLS

    • Excellent organizational skills
    • Strong leadership and decision-making skills
    • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
    • Understanding of complex information and requirements
    • Good prioritization skills and be flexible enough to adapt plans
    • Great IT skills combined with a good head for business
    • Ability to explain complex systems in simple terms
    • An ability to work to tight deadlines and within constraints
    • Quick learner, able to follow and execute project plans.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor's or master's degree in a computer field.
    • Some IT managers can be hired with only an associate degree and ample work experience; however, a bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS or a similar computer-oriented major is generally a minimum requirement for an IT management position. Coursework for either degree can include computer engineering, programming, networking, mathematics or database management.
    • Five or more (recent) years of IT hands-on work experience

    Method of Application

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