Job description:
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: Not Specified
Location: Lagos
Company: Beauty and Fragrance Limited
Job Summary:
- We seek a Senior IT Manager to join our senior leadership team.
- The ideal candidate will oversee and direct all aspects of our organization’s information technology strategy, infrastructure, and operations.
- Candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that our software and hardware operations are integrated, aligned with the organization’soverall goals, and functioning cohesively.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
Strategic IT Leadership:
- Develop and implement the organization’s overall IT strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Provide leadership and guidance to both the IT Manager for Software and the IT Manager for Hardware, ensuring coordination between software development, system operations, and infrastructure.
- Continuously evaluate and adjust the IT strategy based on changing technology trends, business requirements, and emerging risks.
IT Governance and Policy:
- Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards for both software and hardware management.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices, including data security, privacy, and risk management.
- Oversee budgeting and expenses for both hardware and software initiatives, resource allocation, and vendor management related to IT.
Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Act as a liaison between IT and other departments (e.g., HR, finance, operations) to understand business needs and ensure IT is providing effective solutions.
- Collaborate with executive management (CEO, ED, GM) to ensure IT investments are aligned with corporate goals and priorities.
Innovation and Technology Management:
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and recommend innovations that could enhance business efficiency, improve security, or reduce costs.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives and ensure that the organization stays competitive through technological advancement.
Performance and Operations Oversight:
- Oversee the performance and operational effectiveness of both hardware and software management teams, ensuring systems run smoothly, are scalable, and meet business needs.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of IT systems, including network infrastructure, servers, and applications.
- Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure IT performance and identify areas for improvement.
Team Management and Development:
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
- Identify skill gaps and manage professional development programs for IT staff, including the IT Managers for software and hardware.
Incident Management and Risk Mitigation:
- Oversee the identification and management of IT risks, ensuring disaster recovery, business continuity, and data protection plans are in place.
- Ensure the IT infrastructure is resilient, secure, and protected against threats (e.g., cyberattacks, data breaches, system failures).
- Lead and coordinate IT responses to major incidents, ensuring quick recovery and minimal disruption.
Budgeting and Resource Management:
- Develop and manage the IT department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Make informed decisions regarding the purchase of software, hardware, and IT services in coordination with the IT Managers.
Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with key IT vendors, including those providing hardware, software, cloud services, and consulting.
- Negotiate contracts and ensure vendors meet performance and service-level expectations.
Reporting and Communication:
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on the status of IT projects, system performance, cybersecurity risks, and any potential issues or challenges.
- Prepare and present reports to the executive team or board on IT performance, strategic initiatives, and budget performance.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, decision-making, and people management abilities.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align IT with organizational goals and drive long-term technology planning.
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of both software (e.g., development, applications, cloud platforms) and hardware (e.g., infrastructure, networks,servers).
- Financial Acumen: Experience in budgeting and resource management.
- Risk Management: Strong background in cybersecurity, risk mitigation, and
- disaster recovery planning.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume, Portfolio (if available), and a brief Cover Letter to: hr@beautyandfragrance.net cc: oadewuyi@beautyandfragrance.net using the job title as the subject of the mail.