Head IT & Business Systems

Job Description

Key Result Areas: 1. IT Application Development 2. Digitization 3. IT Project Delivery 4. SAP 5. SAP BTP 6. Manufacturing Execution Systems 7. Data Analytics 8. Compliance 9. Cyber Security Managerial Competencies: 1. Leadership & Influence Ability to lead IT teams, gain stakeholder buy-in, and drive technology-driven improvements. 2. Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking Quickly identifying and resolving IT and operational issues that impact production and efficiency. 3. Communication & Stakeholder Management Clearly conveying technical and business information to executives, engineers, vendors and senior management. 4. Adaptability & Change Management Managing resistance to IT-driven process changes and adapting to evolving manufacturing technologies. 5. Collaboration & Teamwork – Working with cross-functional teams (production, supply chain, quality, etc.) to ensure seamless IT integration. 6. Attention to Detail & Process Orientation – Ensuring IT solutions comply with industry regulations, security standards, and manufacturing best practices. 7. Resilience & Stress Management – Handling high-pressure situations, tight deadlines, and unexpected technical failures while keeping the team motivated. Other Key requirements: 1. Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 2. Gather and analyse requirements effectively. 3. Prepare clear and detailed specifications. 4. Maintain a strong results-oriented approach to achieve project goals efficiently. 5. Effectively coordinate and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery. 6. Should be result oriented 7. Expertise in using project management tools 8. Experience with ERP system eg SAP. Knowledge of MES. 9. Strong knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for IT applications in manufacturing. 10. Experience in network architecture, cybersecurity, and IT compliance within industrial settings. Understanding of data security, backup solutions, and disaster recovery planning.