Head of Information Systems Job at Maersk Nigeria

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Job Title: Head of Information Systems

Ref: 64175

Subsidiary and Location: APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

Company: Maersk Nigeria

Key Accountabilities:

•   Leads roll-out and change management activities at Apapa in connection with implementation and deployment of APM Terminals global solutions

•   Develops and deploys specific IS applications, and provides input and support to development and deployment of global applications

•   Provides input to development of global applications to be developed by APM Terminals

•   Manages local implementation and deployment of APM Terminals global applications

•   Captures and prioritises business requirements for IS applications

•   Develops recommendations for business specific IS solutions-consistent with policy and standards

•   Manages the development, implementation and deployment of business specific IS applications including management of external vendors-consistent with APM Terminals policy and standards

•   Provides recommendations for best-practice-sharing regarding IS solutions, incl. recommendations for usage in other APM Terminals/Regions

•   Ensures transparency of such opportunities by adhering to APM Terminals global IT governance procedures for project initiation and registration

•   Provides input for vendor selection for supply of APM Terminals global applications

•   Provides input to & ensures compliance with APM Terminals IS strategy, policy, standards for infrastructure, platforms, and IS applications development

Your Profile:

•   The position requires expertise in managing a team along with well-developed leadership skills

•   A strong internal and external customer focus is necessary

•   Minimum university degree in Information Systems management or similar

•   Minimum 5 years proven track record in management roles

•   Good knowledge of container terminal operations

•   Familiarity with NAVIS terminal operating systems is an advantage

•   Understanding of the container terminal industry generally and an ability to relate with shipping line and associated industry managers

•   Experience in setting departmental budgets, cost control and reporting

•   Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives

•   Proven ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and support to meet business related objectives in a mid sized organisation

We offer:

•   A truly international working environment

•   Value and team-based leadership

•   An open and engaging working environment

•   A wide range of international career opportunities

•   Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment

•   Competitive compensation packages

If you are interested in working with the organisation and your skills and capabilities match the job profile, submit your application now.

Application Link: Job Application Portal

Deadline: 10 July 2012.

Head of Information Systems Job