KPMG's client, a newly established indigenous newspaper publishing company with head office in Lagos is currently in the competent persons for the following position(s):
Job Title: lCT Manager
Reference: ES00592
• The ideal candidate will champion the articulation and development of overall Information Systems/Technology strategy to effectively support the Company's goal of aligning its operational functions with information technology.
• He/she will also articulate and implement the Company's IT strategy, work plan and programs, as well as, ensure optimisation of technology use In the Company's business operations.
Specifically, the candidate will:
• Oversee the provision of IT support services to the business -units
• Establish and enforce IT policies and procedures that promote and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability on a security of corporate data and information
• Identify and manage relationships with service providers and ensure consistent adherence to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee and coordinate efforts aimed at developing IT business solutions, and ensure optimal leverage of technology to effectively enable the company's business operations, processes, and reporting.
• Oversee the design and implementation of a disaster recovery plan and system that ensures timely and continuous system availability at all times
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:
• A first degree in Computer Science/Engineering – or equivalent in any related discipline.
• Relevant professional qualifications. (E.g MCSE, CISSP, CISA, OCP, MCP).
• Minimum of eight (8) years post qualification experience of which two (2) years' must have been in senior management positions.
• Demonstrable ability to contribute creatively to the development of IT strategies and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant IT facilities/infrastructure management processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable software and hardware relevant to media publishing company.
• Experience of current business practices and operations, leading IT practice and metrics across Business & Technology dimensions
Method of Application:
To apply, please quote the reference number as the subject of your email and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and email addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com.
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 17th December, 2010.
It is advisable to apply in time before the deadline.