IT Manager

The overall purpose of the position is to drive a successful implementation of the Company IT Strategy and move the company IT systems/structures to the next level. The role holder will implement the IT Strategy of the Organisation in collaboration with Cluster Heads across the Group Business.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & DELIVERABLES (100%)

• Team Leadership of the IT Domain
• Building out our new IT platform.
• Reassess and redefine the organisation-wide standards in hardware, software, network and other IT services
• Evaluation and strategic advice/plan on current software applications
• Strategic development and implementation of hardware systems
• Strategic plan and implementation of Office 365 (applications) for the MP Group
• Development of Group software system in some of key domains such as Finance and HR etc.
• Support of new IT initiatives and guidance on development/implementation
• Secured infrastructure (securing internet (bandwidth))
• IT/ Data security
• Advisory and adoption of new technology
• Set up Support Team per farm as well as guiding/managing the teams
• Organise internal training (programme) on IT
• Risk identification and reporting

CRITERIA

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in ICT, Computer Science or its equivalent (a must)
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the IT Profession preferably in similar roles in terms of scale and complexity
• Certification in Project Management, ICT infrastructure, Information Security, CCNA
• Membership with ICT Professional body
• Agile Project management skills (a must)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with big data and building reliable and scalable systems
• Experience with LANS/WANS, Windows and Microsoft environment
• Experience in Project and Change Management

ROLE COMPETENCIES

(1-6 required, minimum of 7 competencies)

1. Strong servant leadership ability (directing & supporting).
2. Strategic mindset and business acumen.
3. Self-starting and Initiative
4. Strong networking & collaboration
5. An effective communicator with intercultural sensitivity skills
6. Creativity and Problem solving
7. Agility
8. Driving performance and strategy implementation
9. Proven affinity with IT in international business.
10. Risk management & reporting skills

ESSENTIALS

• Ability to travel across different farm locations and engage with all employees
• Ability to adapt and drive change projects in a shifting business environment.

INTERESTED? 

Would you like to know more? Contact Catherine Wangari, acting HR Domain Captain, via catherine.wangari@marginpar.biz 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

January 13th 2025