Reputable Company IT Jobs in Ghana
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A reputable State owned institution seeks the services of Head of Department - Information and Communication Technology. JobSearchGh is creating transparency between you and the employers. Visit us everyday for latest jobs in Ghana. Please do not pay anybody a fee. Proceed with caution.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- To drive efficiency through the use of technology
- To implement the department's strategic direction, management and operating of the IT System for the organization.
- To manage and motivate the IT team to deliver on effective and highly regarded service.
Strategic Planning:
- Create and maintain Information Technology & Management strategies in line with organisation needs and in keeping up with current best practice as subscribed.
- Develop a strategy which identifies the future direction of the use of technology within the organisation to drive efficiencies.
- Research options for future ICT development
- Identify solutions and opportunities to improve organisational performance.
- Evaluate customer's requirements, prepare and present proposals, design and deliver solutions to meet customer's objectives.
- Determining business requirements for IT systems
Governance:
- To ensure Information Technology and Management are in-line with agreed strategies and policies.
- To ensure that policies and strategies are in compliance with government legislation and standards the organisation subscribes to in the industry.
- Develop and maintain the Major Incident & Business
- Continuity plan for IT and to implement measures designed to safeguard the Information Technology and
- Management needs of the company in the event of major incidents or disasters.
- Ensure strategic capacity planning
Project Management:
- To manage the implementation of current projects and integrated systems along with future projects.
- Apply a structured methodoloqy and lead change management activities.
- Prepare and Implement project plans to achieve the desired outcomes.
- Be a champion of change, optimisjng current IT solutions whilst promoting innovative solutions to operational challenges.
- Continual management of operational projects for:
- Ongoing integrations, upkeep and improvement of IT systems
- Review of procurement and contractual arrangements
- Control and manage the project resources and budget.
Supplier Management:
- Procure, negotiate, manage and monitor contracts for ICT services provided by third parties ensuring effective service delivery.
- Management of SLA as well as contractors and supplier's relationship.
Leadership and Management:
- To ensure effective management of staff and resources promoting team building and collaborative working to deliver the corporate plan.
- To provide clear, succinct and cogent reports to required deadlines for the Board, Committees, the
- Director General, Management Teams and key stakeholders as required.
- Use stakeholders' feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology by Managing the organization's help desk.
Financial Management:
- To manage the IT budgets achieving Value for Money.
- Plan and manage capital investment project portfolios from business case to execution, optimizing capital spend over shifts, delays, or new opportunities.
- Analyse the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest action
Data Protection:
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Data Protection Act (as applicable to IT usage).
- Identifying security vulnerabilities and eliminating them with strategic solutions that increase data security.
Report Directly to Director General
Required Qualification
Education:
- 1st Degree- Computer Sciences/lnformation Technology. MBA/MSc in Information Technology and other related fields.
- Evidence of continuous professional development in an IT role.
Working Experience:
A minimum of 10 years working experience, 5 of which must have been in a managerial position.
Key skills & attributes:
- Demonstrable experience and evidence of success in an information management role with multiple
stakeholder groups.
- Experience with Information Technology networks and systems at a global level and daily operational management thereof.
- Resource management - has skills to Influence results through appropriate staffing, budgetary management and maximisation of available resources.
- Leading change in an IT environment.
- Contract management, negotiation and monitoring.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to utilise and manage complex IT systems.
- Ability to make decisions.
- Highly proactive and motivated.
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
A reputable State owned institution seeks the services of Head of Department - Information and Communication Technology. JobSearchGh is creating transparency between you and the employers. Visit us everyday for latest jobs in Ghana. Please do not pay anybody a fee. Proceed with caution.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- To drive efficiency through the use of technology
- To implement the department's strategic direction, management and operating of the IT System for the organization.
- To manage and motivate the IT team to deliver on effective and highly regarded service.
Strategic Planning:
- Create and maintain Information Technology & Management strategies in line with organisation needs and in keeping up with current best practice as subscribed.
- Develop a strategy which identifies the future direction of the use of technology within the organisation to drive efficiencies.
- Research options for future ICT development
- Identify solutions and opportunities to improve organisational performance.
- Evaluate customer's requirements, prepare and present proposals, design and deliver solutions to meet customer's objectives.
- Determining business requirements for IT systems
Governance:
- To ensure Information Technology and Management are in-line with agreed strategies and policies.
- To ensure that policies and strategies are in compliance with government legislation and standards the organisation subscribes to in the industry.
- Develop and maintain the Major Incident & Business
- Continuity plan for IT and to implement measures designed to safeguard the Information Technology and
- Management needs of the company in the event of major incidents or disasters.
- Ensure strategic capacity planning
Project Management:
- To manage the implementation of current projects and integrated systems along with future projects.
- Apply a structured methodoloqy and lead change management activities.
- Prepare and Implement project plans to achieve the desired outcomes.
- Be a champion of change, optimisjng current IT solutions whilst promoting innovative solutions to operational challenges.
- Continual management of operational projects for:
- Ongoing integrations, upkeep and improvement of IT systems
- Review of procurement and contractual arrangements
- Control and manage the project resources and budget.
Supplier Management:
- Procure, negotiate, manage and monitor contracts for ICT services provided by third parties ensuring effective service delivery.
- Management of SLA as well as contractors and supplier's relationship.
Leadership and Management:
- To ensure effective management of staff and resources promoting team building and collaborative working to deliver the corporate plan.
- To provide clear, succinct and cogent reports to required deadlines for the Board, Committees, the
- Director General, Management Teams and key stakeholders as required.
- Use stakeholders' feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology by Managing the organization's help desk.
Financial Management:
- To manage the IT budgets achieving Value for Money.
- Plan and manage capital investment project portfolios from business case to execution, optimizing capital spend over shifts, delays, or new opportunities.
- Analyse the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest action
Data Protection:
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Data Protection Act (as applicable to IT usage).
- Identifying security vulnerabilities and eliminating them with strategic solutions that increase data security.
Report Directly to Director General
Required Qualification
Education:
- 1st Degree- Computer Sciences/lnformation Technology. MBA/MSc in Information Technology and other related fields.
- Evidence of continuous professional development in an IT role.
Working Experience:
A minimum of 10 years working experience, 5 of which must have been in a managerial position.
Key skills & attributes:
- Demonstrable experience and evidence of success in an information management role with multiple
stakeholder groups. - Experience with Information Technology networks and systems at a global level and daily operational management thereof.
- Resource management - has skills to Influence results through appropriate staffing, budgetary management and maximisation of available resources.
- Leading change in an IT environment.
- Contract management, negotiation and monitoring.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to utilise and manage complex IT systems.
- Ability to make decisions.
- Highly proactive and motivated.