Job For Head, Information Technology at Radix Pension Managers Limited

⏲ Jul 5, 2018, 11:26 AM
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Radix Pension Managers Limited is a licensed Pension Fund Administrator by the National Pension Commission. On February 15, 2017, Radix Capital Partners Limited, a Securities and Exchange Commission licensed investment banking firm acquired majority share interest in IGI Pension Fund Managers Limited, a company previously owned by IGI Plc. Further to this acquisition, a new Board of Directors and executive management team was constituted to lead the company. We are currently sourcing for a suitable candidate to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: Head, Information Technology Location: Head Office, Victoria Island, Lagos Reporting Line: Managing Director Job Summary

The candidate will be required to ensure effective management of all IT related matters and efficiently maintain upgrades of infrastructures and technologies to meet the ever-changing needs of the Company.

Primary responsibility

Ensuring that the business has an adaptable, secure, resilient and effective IT infrastructure at all times.

Duties

Manage supplier relationships including cost control and service delivery
Making sure the company meets all regulatory, legal, audit and agreed internal and external standards for IT.
Implementing new IT systems and strategies.
Promoting the Company's website on social media platforms along with the Brand Manager.
Managing the technical staff.
Reviewing IT architecture and infrastructure and identifying areas in need of upgrade.
Communicating regularly with Management on information technology issues.
Being in control of all aspects of IT in the Company.
Setting strategy and direction for the IT department.
Taking an active role in shaping the current and future direction of the IT department.
Ensuring members of the IT team are all cross trained.
Making sure staff have clear areas of responsibility and lines of ownership.
Defining and meeting service levels for IT operations.
Ensuring that IT contracts and service levels are negotiated in line with all strategic aims and financial constraints.

Professional Qualifications and Key Skills Required Applicants should have:

Team player and strong mentorship skills.
Willingness to travel out of state (if need be)
Good knowledge of the use of FundFusion.
Project Management and IT Infrastructure skills.
Minimum of 10 years of cognate experience with at least 5 at management level.
A Bachelor's Degree in one of the follow: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or its equivalent. (Masters will be an added advantage)
Professional certifications in IT
Strong analytical and numeracy skills.