Our
Client seeks to recruit a self-driven individual for the position of Group Head of IT.
The successful candidate will be
responsible for developing and implementing information technology initiatives
that are aligned to the company’s strategy.
He/she will direct the planning and
implementation of enterprise IT systems in support of the organization’s
operations in order to improve cost effectiveness, service and quality.
·
Participate in strategic and
operational governance processes as a member of the executive management team;
·
Lead IT strategic and operational planning
to achieve the company goals by forecasting, innovation, prioritizing IT
initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment and management
of current and future IT systems across the group;
·
Coordinate and facilities
consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems for new
technology implementations;
·
Ensure continuous delivery of IT
services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and
monitoring of IT systems performance;
·
Supervise recruitment, selection, retention
and development of all IT staff in accordance with the corporate budgetary
objectives and HR policies;
·
Define and communicate corporate
plans, policies and standards for acquiring, implementing and operating IT
systems.
Desired Competencies
·
Business Acumen;
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Drive for Results;
·
Strategic Leadership;
·
People Development and
·
Problem Solving & Decision
Making.
Qualifications
·
A Bachelor of Science Degree in
Information Technology;
·
Higher Diploma in information
systems;
·
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a
busy ICT department preferably in financial services or insurance; 5 of which
should be in senior management;
·
Experience in implementing and
supporting ERP’s
·
Certificate or diploma in project
management is and added advantage.
How to Apply
If
you are qualified and up to the challenge please visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm 18th November
2016.
Kindly attach your CV in word format.