Group Head of Information Technology (IT)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 15 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field ICT / Computer 
THE JOB
- Oversee and champion the development of the IT department’s strategy in alignment with the Group’s corporate strategy, overall business goals and objectives.
- Lead the digital transformation efforts across the group by identifying opportunities to integrate digital technologies across functional touchpoints – manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and other operational areas.
- Develop the Group’s IT policies and driving compliance across subsidiaries in maintaining integrity, security and performance of the Group’s technical infrastructure.
- Identify and recommend fit for purpose technologies as a result of business changes and emerging technology trends with a potential impact on type/ level of utilization.
- Oversee generation of service reports highlighting breaches of SLA targets, investigations and actions taken to prevent recurrence.
- Define and implement efficient technology architectures, methodologies, and performance metrics.
- Continuously review and identify technology needs and ensure that the appropriate cost effective software solutions are developed and or deployed.
- Implement best practice for IT service management and set guidelines for ITIL frameworks and for incident response.
THE PERSON MUST
- Be curious in seeking out emerging trends, and adopting innovative approaches to technology.
- Be highly organized and can manage a diverse portfolio of technology projects with tight deadlines.
- Be solutions focused with business acumen able to optimize IT solutions.
- Inspirational leader with the ability to develop competencies and skills required for high performance among teams.
- Be an agile thinker able to drive and lead change in a complex business environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal ability and stakeholders management.
QUALIFICATION
- 1st degree in Computer Science and Information Technology, Software Engineering, or relevant field.
- Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE
- Have at least 15 years cognate work experience, with at least 5 years in an IT leadership position in a FMCG or manufacturing industry.
- Leading enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, optimizing processes, and enhancing customer(user) experiences.
- Leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation and produce business enabling solutions.
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