JOB DETAILS:
Description
Human Capital Business Solutions (HCBS) Limited is an HR Advisory Firm operating in the countries of Uganda and Tanzania.

On behalf of our client in the Manufacturing Sector, we are currently seeking a self-directed, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the team as an IT Manager (1) to be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Job Summary:
The IT Manager is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing an information and communication technology (ICT) strategy that meets business needs, delivers optimal return on investment, and maintains utmost security. The IT Manager must ensure that information systems, communication systems and supporting technologies meets industry standards and practices adopted by the Group including design, architecture, deployment, security management and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
• Align IT objectives and programs with the organization's overall vision, strategies and objectives.
• Lead planning and implementation of all ERP systems and ICT applications.

• Develop IT solutions and business process re-engineering.

• Define, update and implement IT strategy, and manage IT across the organization.
• Define IT performance metrics based on the organization's overall objectives; control performance objectives and IT budget.

• Develop, in concert with other senior leaders at the company forward-looking models and initiatives that provide insight into the organization's operations and efficiency.
• Managing and supervising ICT projects and ensuring efficient functioning of all ICT systems for the company and branches across Tanzania.

Leadership
• Manage and define all computer and communications activities within the organization. Plan and manage strategic IT initiatives.
• Manage IT applications portfolio.
• Manage IT projects across all MPL subsidiaries.
• Manage the implementation of MPL's digital transformation agenda, ensure that implementation does not result in any loss in productivity.
• Ensure day-to-day operations of all IT-related functions.

• Work to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for key stakeholders including the Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.

ICT Services
• Maximize the mix, and optimize the cost, of in-house vs. outsourced services
• Establish strategic service provider partnerships.
• Define standards and architectures.
• Support the acquisition of software and hardware
• Consolidate the ICT process across the organization.
• Provide technical SAP and Power BI expertise to establishing and modernizing the Group's Business Intelligence and analytics strategy and operating model;
• Direct and ensure the responsiveness of the help desks, communications networks (voice and data), and computer systems operations.

Risk Management
• Align ICT risk management with organization-wide risk management.
• Manage and maintain the integrity of all electronic records of the enterprise.
• Interact with senior management team to monitor and validate the organization's compliance with information security policies; play a key role in defining these policies.
• Ensure compliance with Group security requirements and/or other standards.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and security-related procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the ICT Manual, Protective Security Policy Framework and all relevant Group policies and the principles and practices of workplace diversity, workplace participation and in support of a safe working environment

Financial Management
• Preparation of the ICT department budget as per the set guidelines
• Ensure ROI on ICT investments
• Monitor and control the allocated budget

Risk Management
• Identify the department's risks, their various mitigations and keep track of them. Compliance
• Ensure regulatory compliance in execution of activities across Group operations
• Ensure adherence to Group and In Country Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare and submit ICT reports

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. A Master's degree in Business Administration or ICT.
• Experience in delivery of Business Intelligence solutions using Power BI, SAP BI, or any other modern analytic tools.

Related Minimum Experience:
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Industry preferably in ICT, SAP customization.

Competencies Required:
Behavioural
• Must be of unquestionable integrity, Honesty, Trustworthiness & Professionalism Leadership
• Must be a team player
• Must be a self-starter and have an appreciation of business growth & priorities.
• Strong Leadership potential to effectively drive a business agenda and operational coordination of activities.

Knowledge.
• Advanced experience with MS Office
• Solid experience in ICT Strategy Development

Skills
• ICT Analytics Insights
• Project Management
• Business Operations Understanding
• Data Analytics

Attributes include:
• Self-Starter & Action Oriented
• Ability to harness peer Relationships
• Agile and Driven
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills

• Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBST-ITM-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com 
Note:
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.