IT Manager

Kimberly Ryan - The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited, a company operating gas pipelines transporting gas across 4 countries in the West African sub region is looking to recruit well-qualified, driven and motivated Individuals to join their dynamic multi-cultural work force to work toward s achieving their business objectives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Manager

Location: Accra, Ghana
Conditions of Service: Local
Reports to: General Manager - Operations

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, Direct, Manage and Oversee IT/Communication Operational Activities:
• Develop Information Technology Strategy in support of the company’s mission and core objectives.
• Develop an annual IT Plan, Operation and Capital Budget for the department and monitor the implementation of projects to ensure the organization’s targets are met.
• Oversee the deployment of all IT Infrastructure and Business software roll-out.
• Oversee the implementation of network security at the corporate level.
• Ensure compliance on all software and communication License.

Plan, Direct, Manage and Oversee SCADA and Control Systems (SSS, DCS and PLC) Activities:

• Ensure that the overall operating and controlling philosophy is incorporated in the design and deployment of the SCADA, DCS and SSS systems.
• Review and approve amendments to SCADA and Control systems operational procedures, including overrides, isolation, testing.
• Carry out and assist with investigations into SCADA and Control Systems related incidents, including recommending actions to prevent recurrence.

Other Activities:

• Provide assistance in the Deployment, Operation and maintenance of the metering/measurement systems.
• Provide assistance in the Deployment, Operation and maintenance of the Gas Quality monitoring systems.
• Provide assistance in the Deployment, Operation and maintenance of the Fire and Gas Systems.
• Provide assistance in the Deployment, Operation and maintenance standalone PLC systems.

People Management and Organization:

• Supervise, develop and coach team members to ensure the maximization of their potential.
• Provide career development opportunities, challenging projects and time for learning and education for team.
• Develop and keep a scorecard of Key Performance Indicators - KPI’s for measuring the performance-of employees of the Eastern-area and for administering PPRP for direct reports.

Key Requirements
Knowledge and Skills:

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic, Information Technology or Computer Engineering with a Minimum of 8 years’ post degree experience will be an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic, Information Technology or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 10 years’ post degree experience.
• Certification in IT systems, IT Project Management and ITIL.
• Other certifications; CCNA, CCNP, MCSE.
• A good understanding of Control and telecommunication systems. Exceptional communication skills are essential in order to explain complex IT concepts to non-technical Colleagues.
• Proven IT Management experience.
• A proven track record of driving and defining a complex IT strategy.
• In- depth experience of negotiating with and managing third parties.
• Experience of managing multiple IT disciplines i.e. software development, technical support, systems architecture etc.
• Plan own work with little or no supervision.
• Coordinate and track multiple activities and work under sustained pressure.