It Manager And It Head

1 week ago


Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Groupm Pakistan Full time
It Manager And IT Head
Groupm Pakistan, Pakistan

Manage IT projects so that they are:

  1. Implemented in line with the needs of the business and its current goals.
  2. Prioritized to deliver the greatest value to the business.
  3. Delivered to predefined time, quality and cost targets agreed with the local management and regional technology teams.
  4. Carried out using third-party or group packaged applications or products in preference to in-house developed solutions wherever practical.

Provide guidance and support to the applications development team on all aspects of application development and deployment, including:

  1. Project management.
  2. Business analysis.
  3. System and database design.
  4. Coding, source control and change management.
  5. System testing and application and technical documentation.
  6. User support.

Provide guidance and support to the local market technology staff on all aspects of the IT technical infrastructure and operations, incorporating the following hardware and all associated software:

  1. File & print, application, e-mail and Active Directory servers
  2. Backup devices and tape library.
  3. Workstations, printers and other peripheral devices.
  4. Switches, structure cabling infrastructure and other network equipment.
  5. Routers, firewalls and communications links.

Additionally, work with the local market technology staff to ensure that:

  1. Uptime of the technology infrastructure is maximized.
  2. Backup and disaster recovery procedures are in place.
  3. Anti-virus software and virus signatures are updated on a regular basis.
  4. Server and workstation Operating System with the latest security service patch.
  5. An IT hardware asset register is maintained in conjunction with the finance team.
  6. A software asset register is maintained, and that software usage is licensed at all times.
  7. Technical support and troubleshooting assistance is provided on productivity and media applications.
  8. Loading of necessary research and other external data into media applications is carried out and automated.
  9. A common operating environment is implemented consistent with Organization's global standards for all workstations and servers.

Ensure that the SOX and other compliance activities are fully implemented, giving special attention to:

  1. IT reports are submitted to management monthly.
  2. SOX audit documentation is properly managed for compliance.
  3. Organization's policies are adhered to.

Provide the finance/administration team with technical advice on telephony products.

Actively participate in management planning/strategy meetings and provide input on the most appropriate and effective use of technology.

IT staff management and annual performance and remuneration appraisals.

Prepare yearly detailed IT budget projections, and quarterly budget updates in conjunction with the Finance Director.

Ensure that IT spending is consistent with the worldwide IT direction, and that the Indonesia office stays within the approved Capex and Opex budgets.

Coordinate IT purchasing activities across the country, with particular emphasis on leveraging the Organization procurement contracts with preferred suppliers.

Develop and maintain good working relationship with the IT Managers of other ORGANIZATION group companies.

Represent Organization IT procurement committee.

Job Specification
  1. A minimum of three years IT project management experience including management reporting and budgetary responsibility.
  2. A minimum of three years experience managing a team of IT support personnel.
  3. Prior hands-on experience of SOX compliance.
  4. Prior hands-on experience with the software technologies used to underpin Organization's IT environment:
    1. Microsoft Windows 2003 / XP
    2. Microsoft Active Directory
    3. Microsoft SQL
    4. TCP/IP, DHCP
    5. Symantec Vertias, Symantec Anti-virus
    6. Lotus Domino
    7. Microsoft Office, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat
  5. Previous experience developing and supporting media research, planning, buying and administration applications, or equivalent experience from a related industry sector, preferably in a Microsoft Visual Basic, .net and SQLServer environment.
  6. A conceptual understanding of software development life cycle, cabling systems, web technologies, wide area networking technologies.
  7. Certification in Microsoft operating system and networking products or equivalent hands-on experience.
  8. Certification in Lotus Notes/Domino or equivalent hands-on experience.
  9. Computing Science or equivalent Degree.
  10. Good English verbal and written communications.

Reporting to: Finance Director, Pakistan & IT Director Asia Pacific

Information Technology and Services - Karachi, Pakistan

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