IT Head

About the role
The IT Head’s responsibilities include leading software roll-outs for the company, managing employees within the IT department, liaising with other departments to ascertain their technological requirements, and developing and implementing solutions that meet these requirements.
The role is to be based out of Nairobi, Kenya. The salary offered will be commensurate with a candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities

Technology enhancement to take the organisation from manpower-intensive operations to a semi-auto-driven stage
Lead IT software roll-outs for the company with a focus on logistics, warehouse management, transportation and security and deep knowledge of the finance and controlling side
Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by the company’s broader management team
Oversee the adherence of policies with internal IT compliances as well as external compliances with relevant laws, guidelines, and regulations imposed by external governments, industries, and organisations
Lead the development of logistics and security related apps for the company
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts
Coordinating IT activities to ensure data availability and network services with as little downtime as necessary

Does this sound like you?

You have at least 15+ years of professional experience, in a MNC with a strong track record of leading software roll-outs and managing the finance and controlling side as well
You have a deep understanding of the logistics, warehousing and security industry and specialise in implementing Warehouse Management and Transportation Management Systems and ideally are deeply familiar with the SAP Warehouse Management and Transportation Management Systems
You have led the set up of both hardware and software IT infrastructure and have led change management initiatives
You have led a multi-cultural, geographically distributed team
You have experience dealing with international stakeholders and clients
You are ideally a professional with majority experience in the Indian logistics, warehousing and security industry and are willing to relocate to Nairobi, Kenya