Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relevant disciplines., Minimum 15 years of managerial experience in IT, supervising development and infrastructure teams., Experience with IT operations, ERP deployment, and vendor management., Proficient in AWS and Microsoft Server 2019, with knowledge of IT project management and SDLC..

Key responsibilities:

Set the overall direction for IT to align with business goals and ensure technology supports growth.

Lead the design of technology solutions and evaluate new technologies for business alignment.

Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams, promoting professional growth and innovation.

Monitor technology trends and make data-driven recommendations to the executive team.

Job description

Permanent Full time - Work From Home

Set the overall direction for IT within the organization to align with business goals.
Align technology initiatives with the company’s long-term business vision, ensuring technology directly supports growth and competitive advantage.
Achieve 99.9% uptime for critical IT systems.

Technology Solutions & Architecture Design:

Lead the design of end-to-end technology solutions, architect integrated systems, and evaluate new technologies to ensure alignment with business needs.
Ensure the optimal balance between performance, cost, and scalability in proposed solutions.
Project Delivery (on time, within budget).

Leadership & Talent Development:

Propose an IT Department aligned with the company’s goals.
Provide leadership and mentorship to the technical teams, supporting their professional growth and innovation.
Achieve zero attrition rate for the first year after IT department build-up.
Align career advancement opportunities with business goals.

Collaboration with Executive Leadership:

Continuously monitor the technology landscape for trends, disruptions, and opportunities, sharing key insights with the COO and executive team.
Make data-driven recommendations on which technologies to invest in or discontinue, ensuring that technology decisions support the company’s strategic objectives.
Explain to the board of directors and other executives the benefits and risks of new IT-related projects.
Timeliness and clear presentation of business proposals.

Digital Transformation & Innovation:

Lead innovation initiatives by exploring cutting-edge technologies that could offer a competitive edge.
Enhance market positioning and the ability to adapt to changing industry trends quickly.
Timeliness and clear presentation of business proposals.
Measure team satisfaction through surveys.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other relevant disciplines.
Minimum 15 years of experience at the managerial level, supervising both development and infrastructure teams of a medium-sized company.
Experience in IT operations, deployment of ERP and document management systems, and Vendor Management.
Working knowledge and experience in AWS.
Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Server 2019 and the latest versions.
Knowledge in IT project management models and software development life cycle (SDLC) would be an advantage.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in hands-on process and requirement documentation.
Proven experience in dealing with multiple projects of work and effective prioritization.
Continuous improvement and market awareness.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continually enhance service offerings.