Head, Information Technology at KPMG

KPMG Nigeria - Our client is a reputable player in the Food industry that always strives to attract and retain the very best talent.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head, Information Technology
Ref #: 209
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Overview

• In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience, we seeks an exceptional Head, Information Technology with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

• Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the department’s functions and activities.
• Oversee and ensure the articulation and development of company overall IT strategy and ensure alignment with the Company’s corporate strategy, business goals and objectives.
• Establish and enforce IT policies and procedures that promote and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of corporate data and information.
• Advise the Company on IT upgrades and acquisitions and collaborate with business functions to identify IT requirements and acquire technology solutions in line with overall corporate and business strategy.
• Develop business case for implementing new IT business solutions aimed at improving the achievement of business objectives and present recommendations to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain appropriate business relationships with the Company’s IT vendors and ensure congruence in strategy and compliance with agreed service levels.
• Establish IT governance frameworks for IT project management, service management, enterprise architecture, information security, quality assurance and service performance management.
• Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of the Group’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to facilitate efficient business operations Company-wide.
• Ensure optimal availability and reliability of the Company’s IT systems and support infrastructure, to provide accurate and up-to-date business management information.
• Oversee the design and implementation of a disaster recovery plan and system that ensures timely and continuous system and network availability at all times throughout the Company.
• Champion the definition and implementation of corporate security initiatives such as intrusion detection, virus and malicious code protection, operating systems configuration, network and firewall administration.
• Oversee the maintenance and updates of the Company’s websites and knowledge management forms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management or its equivalent in any discipline.
• Post graduate degree related discipline.
• Professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten 10 years relevant work experience
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the role of IT in the achievement of the organization’s business objectives.
• Proven experience in managing the IT function of an organization.
• Working knowledge of systems development standards, policies and procedures.
• Strong IT project planning/management and implementation skills.
• Sound understanding of business financials, including budgeting and financial management.
• Sound awareness/ understanding of trends and recent developments in the global IT industry.
• Strong operational management and resource planning/ coordination skills.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.