IT Manager

​Job Type: Full time

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Location: Accra

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Industry: Cement Manufacturing

​We are currently seeking to hire an experienced IT Manager for our client who is a global, multi-industry leader in the manufacturing and sale of high-performance cement that complies with local standards which is for residential, commercial and industrial purpose. 

As part of the IT policy of the Organization, the information system manager ensures the establishment and maintenance of a reliable and sustainable information system, and meeting the requirements of users while demonstrating innovation in information technology management.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Finance Director and General Management of the Organization in the definition of the strategic vision of the IT department;

• Supervise the design and implementation of information systems and maintain them in operational conditions;

• Lead the implementation plan of the information system implemented at the Organization (SAP, SAGE, ..) within approved budgets and in accordance with the technological changes decided by the General Management;

• Supervise the drafting of the IT specifications in accordance with the needs of the operational staff and the choices of the Organization;

• Facilitate IT project meetings in collaboration with key users and assisting them in carrying out system unit tests and provide post-installation support by proposing improvement options and correcting identified anomalies;

• Lead the implementation of an IT development project and training the future users to take ownership of the new applications made available to them (eg TMA - Terce Maintenance Applicative project);

• Define the Organization's policy on IT security and propose the measures to be taken;

• Develop the IT outsourcing policy of the Organization;

• Analyze the proposals and quotes of subcontractors (services, budget, special clauses, ..) and make the necessary recommendations for the signing of the contract;

General

• Perform all other allied tasks and functions assigned by the Head of Department. Respect and enforce the Organization's Code of Conduct and the various management procedures.

• Respect and enforce Organization's safety, health and environmental policy.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Degree in computer engineering, computer science, information technology or related field

• Min. 10+ years of experience in similar role.

• Good team-worker with good communication skills and can interact with all levels of the organization, good project management skills, customer oriented

• Must have significant experience in managing MIS/ IT component of a manufacturing company

• Software installation experience