Head Information Services  Projects Manager � Core Applications and Web Services Integration, Data Base Analyst Provides strategic IT solutions to the Group through recommending, scoping, developing and implementing system related projects 1. Leads the design, planning and implementation of Group IT projects;
2. Leads the development of internal IT systems;
3. Coordinates and sets plans and programs for the Group to meet its business objectives from an IT perspective;
4. Analyses the business environment and proffers solutions that address the business concerns (requirements);
5. Decide on solutions and technologies that should be implemented in the Group;
6. Manages project budgets and resource allocation;
7. Prioritizes projects to be undertaken by the Group;
8. Participate in IT strategy formulation based on the business strategies;
9. Develops and implements IT governance systems and structures for IT projects that are in-line with the department governance policy/ framework;
10. Conducts research on IT trends and makes recommendations to the Group;
11. Manages Group IT programmes to support business objectives and ensures they are delivered on time, budget and as per specifications;
12. Reviews project status reports and modifies schedules/ plans as required; 
13. Manages overall quality and management of all IT project;
14. Liaises with external consultants/ service providers with regards to IT projects;
15. Ensures that the department is appropriately staffed with persons and skills at the right level;
16. Manages staff performance and expedites performance improvement programs/ training where deficiencies are noted;
17. Ensures staff discipline within department;
 Meetings
Performance reviews
Reports
 Reports
Meetings
Performance review
  Project procurement plan
 Project HR planning
 Leave planning
 Succession planning
 Training and development
 Project program planning
 Systems updates
   Minimum B.Sc. Information Systems, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent, A Master in Business Administration, M.Sc. IT Engineering or other relevant Master�s Degree is an added advantage  Recognized certification, CCNA, Microsoft, Linux or Oracle certification, CISA or equivalent, IT governance certification
 COBIT  Auditing
 Project management certification
 9 years  Must have a thorough understanding of industry/ market trends and related dynamics and be able to advice management accordingly;
 Must have proven system development and implementation skills;
 Must have proven experience in carrying out negotiations at high levels, facilitating such meetings and preparing concise reports;
 Ability to analyse and deal with complex IT system development issues is needed;
 Must have proven budget formulation and budget control skills;
 Must have a proven track record and competence in project proposal formulation, management and implementation at a senior level;
 Must be an innovative and business oriented person with a thorough grounding in business management and dynamics;
 Must have proven team leadership skills;
 Must be highly organised and able to lead different work team simultaneously;
 Must be able to coach and mentor employees;
 Experience in business improvement or process implementation is required;
 Knowledge of HR and employee relations is a must;
 Conflict handling and negotiation skills are a must;
 Computer literacy (MS Office) is essential amongst others
  Decides on how to allocate project resources
 Decides on tools/methodologies to use in systems development
 Decides on which tasks to allocate to subordinates
 Decides on projects priorities and how to deliver on the same
  Resourcing
 Project variances (funding)
 Compliance to unit project governance procedures
 Staff conflicts
 Systems challenges (integrity)
 Managing conflicting business unit priorities


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