Position: Head, Applications Management
Role Purpose
This role will be responsible for developing and implementing of all IT application systems sourced internally (i.e. by the employees of IE); maintaining and troubleshooting IT application systems, upkeep of a secured IT environment, training and development of the staff of the IT department and the users of the IT application systems implemented across IE.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain IT application systems to meet the requirements of the user departments in IE and to achieve the long term strategic requirements of the company;
- Develop, implement and enforce necessary policies and procedures on the right usage of application systems and associated hardware (including PC, printers, modems and other peripherals); to ensure a secured operating environment with defined levels of authority and usage;
- Oversee the development of the appropriate information technology User Manuals / Guidance Notes;
- Develop the budget requirements and monitor expenditure on the information systems deployed to ensure that expenditure is accurately kept within agreed limits.
- Supervise the development of maintenance and support programs for all software upgrades required for;
- Ensure minimum application downtime and prompt resolution of problems.
- Review and study the functional requirements for new application systems in various and assess the options for implementation;
- Assess and evaluate different vendors available for the set functional requirements; and provide a suitable IT implementation/upgrade plan;
- Prepare a detailed migration plan for any system/software upgrade to ensure proper business continuity;
- Provide required management information on IT performance to assist with effective decision making;
- Maintain an awareness of new developments in information technology and its applications in the electricity sector and, ensure that the company makes the best use of any such developments;
- Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
Minimum qualifications
- Masters/ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
- Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in management / implementation of IT application systems, preferably in an electricity utility
Technical Competencies
- Programming and Application Development
- Application system management – maintenance and troubleshooting
- Software development skills – C++ or C#, .Net
- Proficiency in SQL, Python and a deep knowledge of data analytics
Behavioral Competencies
- Communication and Interpersonal Relations
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Managing Resources
- Business Focus
Deadline: 20/02/2020
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