JOB DESCRIPTION

• managing a team of staff including programmers, analysts and support specialists
• evaluating the functionality of systems
• consulting computer users to ascertain needs and to ensure that facilities meet user or project requirements
• selecting and purchasing appropriate hardware and software
• managing IT budgets
• ensuring software licensing laws are followed
• implementing and managing security or integrity and backup procedures
• scheduling upgrades
• providing user training, support, advice and feedback
• testing and modifying systems to ensure that that they operate reliably
• managing secure network access for remote users
• keeping up to date with new technology
• designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation
• training new staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

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

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

Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time

Audit systems and assess their outcomes

JOB REQUIREMENT

Proven working experience 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

BS in Computer Science, MIS or similar field