Head

Job Summary:

The Head of IT is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions within the organization. This includes overseeing the implementation and maintenance of IT systems that support business operations and strategy, ensuring the security and reliability of systems and data, and leading a team of IT professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the IT strategy in alignment with the organization’s goals.
• Manage and oversee all technology operations, including infrastructure, applications, network, data security, and support.
• Lead and mentor the IT department, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure IT systems and processes support business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop IT policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure security, compliance, and efficiency.
• Oversee the management of IT budgets, cost control, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure data privacy and cybersecurity compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001).
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their technology needs and provide effective solutions.
• Monitor performance of IT systems to determine cost and productivity levels and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in a senior IT leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge in system architecture, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Experience with digital transformation, enterprise systems (ERP, CRM), and business intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications like PMP, ITIL, CISSP, AWS/Azure, or similar are a plus.
• Experience in [Industry e.g., banking, healthcare, education, manufacturing] is preferred