Job mission• To identify, implement, and sustain a global, standard, IT infrastructure through continuous improvement and new technology insertion as required to support strategic business growth.
• Full accountability for the Information Systems function both in operations and future direction
KPA duties
Task Complexity
• Ensure business management information needs (business intelligence, data)
• Align IS strategy to business strategy
• Support company convergence strategy and convergence strategy
• Ensure network security and disaster recovery environment and direct systems development and acquisition
• Manage the suppliers and ensuring effective delivery and cost effective arrangements
• Business planning and accountability for the financial viability of the division
Supervisory Complexity/Leadership Complexity/Managerial complexity
• Create the vision for IS and communicate and drive it through the division
• Set objectives for the team
• Monitor performance
• To inspire and motivate the team and facilitate the achievement of their objectives
• Lead in terms of technical knowledge and IS developments
Educational requirements
• Minimum of a bachelor degree in Information Systems with MBA recommended
Experience required
• 3-5 years at senior management level in an IT environment preferably (ERP Environment)
Skills required
Knowledge:
• Thorough Technical knowledge and its applicability to the business
• Sound financial acumen and business skills
• In depth understanding of the business as a whole
• Change Management facilitation
• Awareness and understanding of international trends and the developments in the IS industry
• Contract and vendor management
• Ability to direct multi-department technical and administrative staff.
• Advanced working understanding of the information technology environment of a telecommunications company.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance and counsel to clientele in the assessment and development of existing and/or proposed systems.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to develop requests for and evaluate proposals in reference to leading-edge information services technology
Skills / physical competencies:
• Strong leadership qualities
• Team building skills
• Strong planning ability
• Ability to delegate
• Ability to manage uncertainty and change
• Financial Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Organizational planning and development skills
Other information
Position Type: Permanent
Affirmative Action: Open to All
Additional:
Behavioural qualities:
• Integrity
• Assertive
• Self motivated and confident
• High endurance
• Empathic
Training:
• High technical training and awareness; ongoing IT seminars
• Leadership Development Programmes
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