It Executive

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY : The Information Office Executive guides and manages the overall provision of Information Technology (IT) services, policies, and programs for the entire company. The successful candidate will provide general oversight of the IT infrastructure, provisioning, planning, integration, installation, and operation.

She/he will be responsible for researching and planning for the implementation of the relevant technologies.

The tasks include managing the system hardware, operating systems, software, and procedures that adhere to the company's values and goals.

The Information Office Executive will also oversee the company's Information Office staff and work closely with the Executive and Senior management about the business of IT and report progress on various projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent. MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.

Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience and Information Office management experience at Senior Management level.

Sound people management and team leadership.

Driver's Licence Code 08. Project management experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide overall Information Office governance for the company.
2. Plan, implement, and monitor changes in the infrastructure configurations.
3. Develop and maintain system standards.
4. Perform system monitoring for security purposes.
5. Work with the Information Office Department to enhance current technologies to improve services.
6. Communicate regularly with executive management on information technology.
7. Manage Information Office employees, which includes recruitment, training and development, performance management, guidance, rewards, and discipline.
8. Develop best practices and written documentation for Information Office.
9. Oversee the provisioning of the end-user services.
10. Manage the budget and financial aspect of Information Office.
11. Manage hardware and software vendor relationships.
12. Manage Information Office projects.
13. Support management by providing Information Office advice, guidance, and decisions.
14. Comply with Information Office legal requirements and advise management on needed actions.
15. Develop security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple Information Office platforms.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Strong leadership skills.
2. Information Office management skills.
3. Ability to create an efficient and conducive work environment.
4. Good communication and presentation skills.
5. Information Office creative skills.
6. Project management skills.
7. People management skills.
8. Financial management skills.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

1. Understanding existing and emerging technologies.
2. Understanding business practices, approaches, and culture.
3. Managing projects through planning, prioritizing, and administering work.
4. Thinking strategically and operationally.
5. Being adaptable.
6. People Management.
7. Financial / Budget Management.
8. Professionalism and ethics.
9. Governance, risk and control.
10. Stakeholder relationship management.
11. Innovation.
12. Management reporting.