Job
Description
As the IT Head at SEIL, you will work closely with SEIL Corporate Functions and stakeholders to drive the IT & Digital strategy, solution delivery, and IT operations while adhering to the technology standards from Global IT. Your role will involve leading and coaching technology professionals, partners, and managing a high-performing team. Additionally, you will lead and coach others in the organization to maximize efficiency through technology-based systems and processes where security and reliability are paramount. **Key Focus Areas:** - **IT Architecture Strategy:** - Design, develop, and maintain the IT strategic roadmap to ensure that IT capabilities continually support SEIL's business goals and objectives. - Ensure the existence of a Digital Strategy for Infrastructure and Applications aligning with organizational goals and Global IT Strategy. - Evolve IT Architecture for Enterprise Apps and Infrastructure in line with the company's IT Enterprise Architecture. - Interface with business and functional leadership to provide technology-related solutions and thought leadership. - Prepare Annual Operations Plan (AOP) and IT procurement plan for hardware and software. - **IT Operations:** - Provide best-in-class IT Solutions and User Support across corporate functions and business teams. - Establish selection criteria for vendor products, tools, and services related to information security. - Create and monitor the IT budget for Corp Applications ensuring compliance and developing business case justifications. - Authorize and oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and support of all hardware and software. - Review and amend IT policies, processes, standards, and methodologies as necessary. - Ensure Cloud-based and SaaS services are monitored and supported to agreed SLAs. - **Leading Teams:** - Lead IT Infrastructure and application partner teams to achieve business results. - Track team goals and performance to ensure targets are met. - Provide exceptional leadership and support to partner teams. - Ensure a safe, secure, and discrimination-free work environment. - **IT Change Management:** - Implement IT change management strategies for faster adoption and higher utilization. - Ensure compliance with ITSec regulations, process governance, and audit requirements. - Proactively communicate with business and project team members regarding project status. - **IT Risk Management and Incident Management:** - Act as a single point of contact during major IT incidents. - Provide leadership in assessing and evaluating information security risks. - Monitor compliance with security standards and policies. **Key Requirements:** - Bachelor's or advanced degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or related field. - 15+ years of IT experience with 4 to 6 years of Digital Transformation and Application Development Experience. - Proven experience in IT strategic planning, project management, IT budgeting, and policy development. - Strong technical skills, project management skills, and leadership qualities. - Excellent communication skills to articulate strategy and ideas effectively. - Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks effectively. - ITIL and ITSM certification preferred.,
