Bamburi is part of the Lafarge Group, the world leader in building materials.
With the world’s leading building materials research facility, Lafarge places innovation at the heart of its priorities, working for sustainable construction and architectural creativity.
In East Africa, Lafarge is the majority shareholder in Bamburi Cement, Hima Cement, Bamburi Special Products and Lafarge Eco Systems.
Bamburi Cement Limited is looking to employ an ambitious, dynamic & committed Information Systems professional to join our Team.
Reporting to the Group Finance Director and the MIS steering committee, the jobholder will lead the information systems across the Group’s operations in Kenya and Uganda.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a clear, credible and compelling vision for the Information Technology function within Lafarge East Africa.With the world’s leading building materials research facility, Lafarge places innovation at the heart of its priorities, working for sustainable construction and architectural creativity.
In East Africa, Lafarge is the majority shareholder in Bamburi Cement, Hima Cement, Bamburi Special Products and Lafarge Eco Systems.
Bamburi Cement Limited is looking to employ an ambitious, dynamic & committed Information Systems professional to join our Team.
Reporting to the Group Finance Director and the MIS steering committee, the jobholder will lead the information systems across the Group’s operations in Kenya and Uganda.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading Information Systems and Technology Strategic and Operational planning to achieve business objectives.
- Responsibility for driving results through the development & performance management of the IT team.
- Directing, planning & implementing IT systems which support business management & service delivery
- Creating opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems, security and infrastructure in line with business needs.
- To develop, track, and control IT systems annual operating and capital expenditure budgets.
- Evaluate current trends in the IT systems industry and to determine opportunities for growth and best value creation for the Group.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Information Technology or relevant discipline with 6 years experience leading a decentralized IT systems team in a fast paced environment.
- In depth experience in managing ERPs with focus on business processes across the organization.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, organization, and execution.
- Persuasive and assertive with the ability to change behavior.
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
- Exceptional service orientation.
Application Address:
Bamburi Cement Limited,
Kenya Re Towers, 6th Floor,
P.O. Box 10921-00100, Nairobi
or email: internal.applications@bamburi.lafarge.com
Clearly label your application with GISM/11/2010
Closing Date 15th November 2010
For more information, please visit our websitewww.bamburicement.com
Bamburi Cement Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
East African citizens are encouraged to apply.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.Bamburi Cement Limited,
Kenya Re Towers, 6th Floor,
P.O. Box 10921-00100, Nairobi
or email: internal.applications@bamburi.lafarge.com
Clearly label your application with GISM/11/2010
Closing Date 15th November 2010
For more information, please visit our websitewww.bamburicement.com
Bamburi Cement Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
East African citizens are encouraged to apply.
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