IT Manager Job at Stella Maris School

Stella Maris School, Abuja, is a very successful and flourishing co-educational private school in the heart of Abuja. We are academically selective and highly so, with everyone being above the average.

From the very first moment a child enters the school, they will benefit from an excellent academic education supported by highly qualified and experienced specialist staff and a large range of musical, creative, sporting and artistic opportunities which are essential for children’s all-round education and development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: IT Manager

Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are looking for an IT Manager to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines.
• You will supervise the implementation and maintenance of our company’s computing needs.
• The successful candidate will have improved skills, a proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of industry’s best practice processes.

Duties

• Manage information technology and computer systems
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
• Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes
• Preserve assets, information security and control structures
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness

Skills and Qualification

• B.Sc in Computer Science, MIS or similar field
• Proven working experience of 3 years and above as an IT Manager or relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
• Expertise in data centre management and data governance
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation
• Ability to manage personnel.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@smsabuja.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.