It Manager

Job Summary / Role Overview

IT Manager

web portal

Key Responsibilities

Technology & Product Development

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the organisation’s web portal.
• Apply

  UI/UX principles

  to create intuitive, user-friendly, and responsive interfaces.
• Implement

  responsive design

  and optimisation techniques to ensure seamless performance across devices.
• Develop, test, troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems and applications.
• Manage the

  full lifecycle of software projects

  , including planning, development, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Ensure adoption of

  Agile methodologies

  for iterative delivery, product refinement, and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to drive innovation.

IT Operations & Infrastructure

• Oversee daily IT operations, including infrastructure, networks, systems, and applications.
• Ensure security of IT systems, networks, and company data by implementing

  best practices in cybersecurity

  (OWASP, SSL, data encryption, compliance).
• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support and maintain enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, communication tools).
• Develop and maintain

  disaster recovery

  and

  business continuity plans

  .
• Monitor and manage IT budgets, expenses, and asset tracking.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO/IEC 27001).

Team & Vendor Management

• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate IT staff, fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, business stakeholders, and other departments to align IT with business goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts with IT service providers and technology partners.

Project & Strategic Leadership

• Define project scope, requirements, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Create and manage project documentation (requirements, user stories, test plans, progress reports).
• Drive innovation by evaluating, recommending, and implementing new technologies.
• Lead IT projects including

  migrations, upgrades, and system implementations

  .

Required Skills and Technologies

Frontend Development

• Proficiency in

  React.js, HTML5, CSS3

  , with strong experience in frameworks such as

  React, Angular, or Vue.js

  .
• Familiarity with

  Bootstrap, Material-UI

  , and responsive design techniques.

Backend Development

• Hands-on experience with

  Node.js (Express.js)

  or

  Java (Spring Boot)

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  RESTful API design and integration

  .
• Proficiency in relational databases such as

  MySQL and PostgreSQL

  .
• Experience with authentication/authorisation mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.).

DevOps & Cloud

• Familiarity with

  AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

  for deployment and scaling.
• Understanding of

  CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git/GitHub/GitLab), and DevOps practices

  .
• Knowledge of

  microservices, serverless deployments, modular architecture, and API-first design

  .

Other Technical Skills

• Familiarity with

  SEO optimization

  and web performance tools (Google Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights).
• Knowledge of

  Headless CMS platforms

  (e.g., Strapi, Contentful).
• Exposure to

  AI/ML use cases

  in search, matching, or personalization engines.
• Experience building scalable

  B2C platforms, marketplaces, or SaaS applications

  .
• Strong understanding of

  data privacy, compliance, and secure architecture

  .

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in IT management, product engineering, or a similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience managing

  full product lifecycles

  for web or platform applications.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a

  fast-paced, dynamic environment

  .

Preferred

• Proven experience launching

  scalable web or mobile platforms

  from concept to production.
• Strong exposure to

  Agile/Scrum frameworks

  , backlog grooming, and sprint planning.
• Prior experience with

  job platforms, career tools, or recruitment marketplaces

  .
• Portfolio of

  previous large-scale projects

  demonstrating technical and strategic expertise.