Enterprise System and Applications Manager

The Job:

• 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.