Job Description
Job Summary
Our client, a leading company in the Medical Diagnostics Industry within Lagos state, is currently recruiting for an experienced Information Technology Manager.
The IT Manager is responsible for the management of all IT-related activities and devices by determining company technology needs in accordance with industry standard and best practice, while making relevant decisions to meet those needs.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with users, vendors, technicians, and managers to understand and assess computing and system needs and requirements.
- Communicate the goals, policies, and procedures of the company to the IT team; develops plans to implement these needs.
- Evaluate current technology use and needs of the company and recommends software and hardware improvements.
- Oversee backup, security, and user help systems.
- Remain current on advances in technology and industry technological trend.
- Provides technical support to users.
- Prepares and delivers operational or project progress reports.
- Hires and coordinates training of team members.
- Prioritizes and assigns team members to IT projects.
- Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations
- Implements and oversees IT annual operational budget and ensures cost effectiveness
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Person Specification
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required
- Minimum of nine (9) years’ experience in information technology, with at least 3 years supervisory/managerial experience
- Proven work experience within the FMCG, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing industry
- Experience in medical diagnostics industry is an added advantage
- IT Certification in Project Management or Business Solutions Deployment
- Strong technical background on core web technologies / cloud technologies / API stack / system architecture
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Thorough understanding of IT principles, programs, policies, activities, and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work.
- Ability to explain technical problems and offer solutions to those without technological training.
- Local travel may sometimes be required
Work Structure: On-site
Salary Range: N300-600,000 monthly gross (plus benefits)