CIO

The CIO manages the implementation of the useful technology in the Group to increase information accessibility and integrated systems management. Typically, a CIO is involved with driving the analysis and re-engineering of existing business processes, identifying and developing the capability to use new tools, reshaping the enterprise's physical infrastructure and network access, and identifying and exploiting the enterprise's knowledge resources.. Responsibility:• To be the lead senior officer responsible for ICT strategy and delivery across the Group.• Establish and promote the vision for ICT to support transformation and innovation in the Group; Lead the development of Al Gihaz ICT strategy and budget and ensure the strategy supports Al Gihaz business objectives including ongoing development in response to the fast-changing business environment.• Provide technological guidance within an organization.• Responsible for the technological direction of a company. Proposes budgets for programs and projects, purchases and upgrades equipment, supervises computer specialists and IT workers, and presides over IT-related projects.• Supervise information system and communications network.• Design, establish, and maintain a network infrastructure for local and wide area connectivity and remote access.• Consult with administration, department managers, and manufacturing representatives to exchange information, present new approaches, and to discuss equipment/system changes.• Participate in vendor contract negotiations for all new computer equipment and software purchased for the corporation.• Create a cost-benefit analysis as well as supporting a detailed definition of data requirements and departmental workflows.• Oversee Internet and computer operations.• Manages the day-to-day operations of the information technology department including directing staff, who support administrative computing, networking, user services, telecommunications and other information technology functions.• Assess and anticipate technology projects and recommend appropriate action and resources.• Establish and direct the strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures for the information technology department.• Propose hardware/software solutions to accomplish the company's business objectives.• Identify user needs and resolve problems. Job Specification First degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, Postgraduate degree or MBA with ICT focus will be an important addition.• Relevant Certifications in ICT and Project Management related field.• Not less than 15 years experience in ICT in big size organizations with multiple business portfolios and diversified business activities.• Strong leadership, Organization skills and experience in leading extensive work teams.• Strong track record in delivering projects related to ICT and demonstration of strong project management skills.• Familiarity with business principles and techniques of administration, organization, and management to include an in-depth understanding of the key business issues that exist in multi business environment featuring contracting, trading, services and manufacturing with strong exposure to business process analysis and redesign.• Knowledge of systems design and development process, including requirements analysis, feasibility studies, software design, programming, pilot testing, installation, evaluation and operational management Information Technology and Services - Rawalpindi, Pakistan

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