Head of IT (Senior Manager) at Jibs-Ray Nigeria Limited

Jibs-Ray Nigeria Limited was incorporated in Lagos, Nigeria with Registration Number 1494813. A consulting and recruitment firm that handle man power supply for top companies nationwide at zero cost to the applicants.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of IT (Senior Manager)

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• The Senior Manager (Head of IT) at EBS Limited is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing the IT department.
• This role involves leading and managing a team of developers, Quality Assurance/Testing, Business Analysts for driving innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of IT solutions.
• The Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in identifying new opportunities, managing project deliveries, and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs) of the IT team.

Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership:

• Provide visionary leadership to the IT department, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of developers, testers, and business analysts.

Project Management:

• Oversee the entire solutions delivery lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
• Develop and implement project management methodologies to enhance efficiency.

Software/Website Development and Testing:

• Direct and coordinate software and website development projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Supervise software testing processes to guarantee the delivery of high-quality, reliable products.

Business Analysis:

• Lead the Business Analysis team in identifying and analyzing business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and understanding of business needs.

Innovation and New Opportunities:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Identify new opportunities for technology innovation and propose initiatives to drive business growth.

Strategic Planning:

• Contribute to the development of IT strategies aligned with overall business goals.
• Work closely with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with the company's strategic objectives.

KPI Management (To be evaluated within 3 Months):

• Develop performance roadmap and implement KPIs for the IT team that align with organizational goals.
• Monitor KPIs closely, ensuring measurable improvements in team performance within the first three months.
• Specific KPIs include, but are not limited to (based on the metrics set):
• Project Timeliness: Improve project delivery times.
• Software and Website Development Efficiency: Achieve a reduction in development cycle time.
• Testing Effectiveness: Reduce post-release defects
• Business Analysis Accuracy: Achieve an increase in accuracy of business analysis.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within IT, demonstrating successful project management and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) in delivering high quality and scalable software as a product or service.
• Strong understanding of software and Website development methodologies, testing procedures, and business analysis practices.
• Practical/Hands-on experience/skills on Software and Website Development.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Project Management
• Innovation
• Team Development and Management
• Business Acumen
• Communication

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to: [email protected] copy: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.