IT Manager at a Leading FMCG Company - Walk In Solutions

Reporting to : Head IT Africa

Job Purpose

• Incubment is responsible for providing technology support to the business through effective management of Business Applications and IT Infrastructure across Nigeria & Ghana.
• Responsibilities include value add to the business in terms of emerging technologies, process improvements, process governance, project execution and overall maintenance of the infrastructure and solutions deployed.

Role Specifications

• Lead and support IT for the multiple business entities across Nigeria& Ghana
• Interact with and manage key stakeholders to ensure seamless business execution and drive enhanced value from Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and other Business IT solutions through process standardization and integration.
• Evaluate and drive adoption of new technologies relevant to the businesses.
• Maintain organizational compliance to Software Licenses, IT Security and Internal Controls as per company requirements
• Manage IT spend for the businesses
• Business Applications’ Management and Support (either through external IT vendors or through central IT organization), ensuring adherence to agreed SLA’s.
• Liaise with and support the Central IT teams in rollout of global projects, policies and initiatives.
• Drive implementation and adoption of business analytics and KPIs using solutions like Qlikview.
• Should be familiar with typical business processes in areas of Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and HR.
• Must be able to define and plan project based activities that include end users and when necessary, external vendors.

Qualifications
Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Computers or Electronics) / MCA-IT / MBA
• MCSE/ CCNA / ITIL / PMP certification preferred

Experience Requirements:

• 10-15 years of experience in managing ERP applications (preferably MS Dynamics AX2012 R2), Business Applications, IT infrastructure, Application Development and Implementation
• At least 5 years’ experience should be in leading overall IT in a mid-sized end-user organization
• Experience in any relevant industry like CPG, FMCG, Consumer Durables or Pharmaceuticals is preferred.

Skills Requirements:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and other Business applications
• Good knowledge of IT Operations’ Management.
• Ability to explore and work on new technologies.
• Good stakeholder and people management skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while still maintaining high quality standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication with an attention to detail and ability to impart ideas in both technically and user-friendly language.