It Manager And It Head

It Manager And It Head Groupm Pakistan, Pakistan Manage IT projects so that they are:- Implemented in line with the needs of the business and its current goals.- Prioritized to deliver the greatest value to the business.- Delivered to predefined time, quality and cost targets agreed with the local management and regional technology teams.- 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:- Project management.- Business analysis.- System and database design.- Coding, source control and change management.- System testing and application and technical documentation.- 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:- File & print, application, e-mail and Active Directory servers- Backup devices and tape library.- Workstations, printers and other peripheral devices.- Switches, structure cabling infrastructure and other network equipment.- Routers, firewalls and communications links.- Additionally, work with the local market technology staff to ensure that:- Uptime of the technology infrastructure is maximized.- Backup and disaster recovery procedures are in place.- Anti-virus software and virus signatures are updated on a regular basis.- Server and workstation Operating System with the latest security service patch.- An IT hardware asset register is maintained in conjunction with the finance team.- A software asset register is maintained, and that software usage is licensed at all times.- Technical support and troubleshooting assistance is provided on productivity and media applications.- Loading of necessary research and other external data into media applications is carried out and automated.- 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:- IT reports are submitted to management monthly.- SOX audit documentation is properly managed for compliance.- 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 Organziation IT procurement committee. Job Specification - A minimum of three years IT project management experience including management reporting and budgetary responsibility.- A minimum of three years experience managing a team of IT support personnel- Prior hand-on experience of SOX compliance.- Prior hands-on experience with the software technologies used to underpin Organization's IT environment:- Microsoft Windows 2003 / XP- Microsoft Active Directory- Microsoft SQL- TCP/IP, DHCP- Symantec Vertias, Symantec Anti-virus- Lotus Domino- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat- 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.- A conceptual understanding of software development life cycle, cabling systems, web technologies, wide area networking technologies.- Certification in Microsoft operating system and networking products or equivalent hands-on experience.- Certification in Lotus Notes/Domino or equivalent hands-on experience.- Computing Science or equivalent Degree- 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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