The incumbent performs senior professional level business systems analysis and project management activities which include planning, designing, implementing and maintaining Group-wide business applications and computer systems. Reporting to the Group ICT Executive, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Analysing and designing IT business processes for implementation within the portfolio and recommends identified alternative solutions to exploit new technologies and automation of systems.
Developing, maintaining and overseeing standards, processes, protocols, procedures and documentation related to area of responsibility ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
Implementing system changes and administering access to systems and information utilizing approved information technology security policies, standards and guidelines.
Performing system administration activities, which include coordinating and managing the purchasing, installation, and configuration of desktops, software and related application software upgrades.
Leading the projects in areas of responsibility by determining project scope and staff resources required to complete projects; preparation of project work plans and timelines, monitoring project milestones and reporting project progress to management.
Conducting research and recommending required desktop and database configurations to ensure optimum performance and capability to meet the business needs of the Group.
Recommending resource and budget management to support operations strategy execution. Supervising, developing and supporting staff in area of responsibility
Qualifications & Experience:
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Systems Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems or a related field.
Postgraduate qualification (e.g, MBA /MSC) will be an added advantage
8 years in systems administration and support, with 5 years of those at supervisory/managerial level or related environment.
Preferred Requirements:
Knowledge and experience of system design, development, implementation, and user support principles and practices.
Knowledge and experience of database management principles and practices;
Knowledge and experience of hardware and software system design and implementation principles and practices
Experience in Project management principles;
Experience in Advanced systems analysis methods, practices, and principles;
Knowledge of leading-edge technologies.
Knowledge and experience of information system troubleshooting methods.
Experience in Utilizing computer technology used for communication, data gathering and reporting
Expert Knowledge of Microsoft administration tools and services, Microsoft security standards, Microsoft applications, Microsoft systems and architecture.
Expert knowledge of remote management configuration & troubleshooting Experience in supervising /leading teams.
Must be able to communicate effectively through oral and written mediums.