IT Director
Description
About the role
The IT Director will lead an IT team that delivers robust services to our Group of Companies.
Overall responsibilities will include managing IT Infrastructure, IT audit & security requirements, reviewing/enhancing existing hardware and software/application based on changing business needs and developing business case for IT investments/projects.
You will take the lead to engage with the business stakeholders to understand the processes, gather and qualify the requirements, designing and deliver the solutions within schedule and budget. Continuously review the existing IT landscape and initiate improvement activities wherever applicable.
Developing IT policies, procedures, best practices and KPIs at a group level.
To identify future challenges in the overall IT landscape and develop effective mitigation strategies will be crucial in this role.
Key responsibilities
Develop the organization's IT objectives and translate it into actionable goals with alignment to company objectives & strategies
Manage IT infrastructure globally, including but not limited to IT Assets, Business Applications, Cloud Storage, Communications, Firewall & IT Security
Communicate with other executives regarding costs, value and risk-potential of new IT projects
Lead major IT-related project initiatives, ensuring effective collaboration with cross functional teams to deliver optimal results
Manage and supervise employees in the IT department
Develop, manage and track IT department annual budget
Ensure the smooth running of all IT infrastructure and Applications
Take the lead on all major incidents and problem management
Manage user requirements for functionality enhancements and issue resolutions
Partner with business stakeholders to build IT infrastructure & application investment and support budgets
About you
Degree in IT/Computing or related field
At least 15 years of experience working in IT operations, supervising technology teams and overseeing large IT projects across multiple locations
Hands-on experience in one or more of the following domains: SAP ERP, HRIS, Microsoft Windows & Servers technologies, Microsoft Power Platform, WAN technologies (SD-WAN)
Sound working knowledge of IT application & cloud architectures and design methodologies across multiple platform (Private/Public/Hybrid cloud-based technologies)
Sound working knowledge on data management and administration
Have project managed at least 2 full cycles of ERP implementation with multiple entities
Strong knowledge of project management principles
Willingness to be hands-on and get actively involved in driving initiatives across teams spanning multiple time zones
Exposure to Construction/Engineering industry environment (preferred)