Head, IT and Projects at Electronic Payplus Limited

Electronic Payplus Limited is a leading Nigerian smart‑card and electronic payment solutions provider with over two decades of industry excellence. Incorporated in 2004 and operational since 2005, the company has evolved from POS deployment into Nigeria’s foremost secure card manufacturer and payment solution specialist. It operates the country’s only purpose‑built smart card personalization bureau, with industry‑scale capacity and world‑class quality standards.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, IT and Projects

Location: Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
IT Strategy & Governance:

• Develop and implement the organization’s IT and project strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
• Provide executive-level reporting on IT performance, risks, projects, and investments.
• Advise management on emerging technologies relevant to card manufacturing, personalization, and payment systems.
• Establish IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards in line with industry best practices.

IT Operations & Infrastructure Management:

• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure and resilient IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and data centers.
• Ensure high availability of production systems supporting card manufacturing and personalization operations.
• Manage third-party vendors, OEMs, system integrators, and service providers.
• Ensure effective IT service management (incident, problem, change, and capacity management).

Information Security & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including but not limited to:
• PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
• EMV specifications
• Oversee access control, key management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, risk assessments, and penetration tests.
• Drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity posture and business continuity planning.
• ISO 27001 / ISO 22301 (where applicable)
• Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
• Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines and industry directives

Project & Programme Management:

• Lead and oversee all IT and operational projects through a structured Project Management Office (PMO).
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.
• Manage cross-functional project teams involving operations, compliance, security, and external partners.
• Track project risks, dependencies, milestones, and benefits realization.

Applications & Systems Management:

• Oversee core card manufacturing and personalization systems, including personalization software, HSMs, key management systems, ERP, and supporting applications.
• Ensure systems are properly configured, documented, patched, and supported.
• Drive system upgrades, migrations, and process automation initiatives.

Budgeting & Resource Management:

• Develop and manage the IT and project budgets, ensuring cost optimization and value for money.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively to support operational and project demands.
• Build and retain a high-performing IT and project management team through coaching and performance management.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement:

• Act as the primary IT liaison with regulators, scheme auditors, banks, fintech partners, and card schemes (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, Verve).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support new product launches and client onboarding.
• Support management during regulatory reviews, certifications, and partner due diligence exercises.

Academic Qualification & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate degree and relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using "Head IT and Projects" as the subject of the email.

Note

• Candidates around Ibeju-Lekki and environs are encouraged to apply.
• Male candidates preferred

Application Deadline 28th February, 2026.