- Company Name
- Comtecs Ltd
- Job Title
- Head of Information Technology
- Job Description
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Job Title: Head of Information Technology
Role Summary:
Direct the enterprise-wide IT strategy, architecture, and operations to align technology initiatives with business objectives, leading digital transformation, governance, and secure infrastructure across multiple sites.
Expactations:
- Senior leadership experience (Head of IT, CIO, CTO or equivalent) in mid‑to‑large organizations, preferably within construction, engineering, or logistics sectors.
- Proven record of managing cross‑functional IT teams and complex programs.
- Strong commercial acumen, vendor management, and budget oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute IT strategy, roadmap, and digital transformation plans.
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary IT organization (infrastructure, application support, service delivery, programme management).
- Oversee design, delivery, and maintenance of core systems: ERP, ERP/CRM, cloud services (Azure, AWS), networks, datacentres, and desktop/server environments.
- Ensure IT service delivery adheres to ITIL frameworks and continually improve processes.
- Manage cybersecurity, governance, and compliance, establishing and enforcing InfoSec policies and procedures.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, providing data‑driven business intelligence to senior management and board forums.
- Conduct vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
- Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting for the IT department.
Required Skills:
- Strategic IT planning, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation.
- Leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team development.
- ITIL, change management, and service‑management best practices.
- Cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance (ISO, NIST, GDPR).
- Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), ERP (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics).
- Programme and project management (PMP, Prince2, Agile).
- Vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control.
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
- Professional certifications: ITIL Foundation (or higher), PMP/Prince2, and at least one cloud or security certification (Azure/AWS, CISSP, CISM).