IT Manager
IT Manager
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Job Description
We are seeking a confident and solutionoriented IT Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining all IT systems both onsite and remotely. As IT Manager you will be in charge of planning implementing and managing all technologyrelated activities within the organization.
We re looking for someone who shares our passion and vision. You ll be joining Prospa because you believe in our mission to empower African entrepreneurs which we consider both crucial and exciting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all information technology and computer systems
- Provide technical support for all ITrelated issues
- Ensure the security of data network access and backup systems
- Preserve assets and maintain information security and control structures
- Plan organize control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
- Identify problematic areas and implement timely improvements and strategic solutions
- Design develop and implement systems policies and procedures
- Create training programs and workshops for staff
- Audit and assess systems
- Share regular operation system reports with key stakeholders
- Oversee timeframes for major IT projects including system updates upgrades migrations and outages
- Manage and report on IT budget allocation to ensure costeffectiveness
- Lead the IT team by recruiting training and coaching employees setting job expectations and evaluating their performance
Requirements
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT management preferably within financial services or a related field
- Proven experience in implementing and managing financial software systems while ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR PCIDSS NDPR)
- A track record of improving IT infrastructure security and managing IT budgets effectively
- Experience with business continuity and disaster recovery planning including transitioning traditional systems to cloudbased solutions
- Excellent knowledge of technical management information analysis and computer hardware/software systems
- Proficient in network management and security including cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud)
- Expertise in data center management data governance and cybersecurity
- Handson experience with network administration installation and financial software systems
- Strong leadership capabilities including remote team management and effective project management
- Experience in budget planning resource allocation and vendor management
- Proficiency in using remote collaboration tools
- Ability to align IT strategies with business goals perform risk assessments and implement innovative solutions for process improvement
Qualifications:
- BSc in Computer Science Management Information Systems (MIS) or a related field
- ITIL certification
- CISSP certification
- Bonus: CRISC certification
Benefits
At Prospa we offer a range of benefits to support your personal and professional growth:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Medical Cover
- Paid Time Off (Annual Leave Days)
- Opportunity to work with cuttingedge Software/Enterprise/B2B solutions
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment that values innovation
- Career growth and development opportunities within a rapidly expanding company
Employment Type
Full Time
