Group IT Manager

Job Description

J. Astaphan & Company Limited is seeking a Group IT Manager, a responsible and personable individual to support the Executive Director. This role involves overseeing and ensuring the smooth operation of our computer/network systems within designated requirements, specifications, costs, and timelines. The Group IT Manager will manage both the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the company's IT needs.

Responsibility

Group IT Manager gives support to the Executive Director to oversee and be accountable for the smooth running of our computer/network systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs, and timelines.

• Manage information technology and computer systems
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
• Evaluating the functionality of the company’s computer systems/network
• Consult computer users to ascertain needs and to ensure that facilities meet user or project requirements
• Select and on approval purchase appropriate hardware and software
• Manage IT budgets
• Ensure software licensing laws are followed
• Manage IT staff by recruiting, training, and coaching employees, communicating job expectations, and appraising their performance
• Design, develop, implement, and coordinate systems, policies and procedures
• Ensure the security of data, network access, and backup systems
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes
• Preserve assets, information security and control structures
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost-effectiveness

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will have improved skills, proven professional experience, and a detailed knowledge of the industry’s best practice processes.

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or similar
• At least seven [7] years of proven working experience in the administration of Information systems and Technology or relevant experience
• Experience in a retail environment is an asset
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis, and of computer hardware/software systems
• High integrity, initiative, and business acumen.
• Highly organized with the capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible, and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments
• Expertise in data management and data governance
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration, and network installation
• Ability to manage people and customers
• Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to execute functions with minimum supervision
• Excellent time management skills

Benefits and Others

Disclaimer: The preceding job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Interested parties should apply in writing to:

Human Resources Assistant
J. Astaphan & Company Limited
65 King George ٧ Street,
Roseau,
Commonwealth of Dominica
OR
Email: careers@astaphans.com

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted