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Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group is an international investment and holding company with over three decades of experience in building sustainable businesses in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), agriculture, agro-allied, healthcare, chemicals, real estate and oil and gas in 12 countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Republic of Benin, Morocco, UAE, India, South Africa, China etc. with an over 9,000 multicultural workforce.

TGI Group is the owner of leading companies such as CHI Limited (manufacturer of Chivita 100%, Hollandia, CHI snacks), CHI Farms Limited (producers of CHI Chicken), CHI Pharmaceuticals Limited (a WHO approved manufacturer of healthcare products), etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Manager

Location: Lagos

Overview:

Reporting directly to the CFO with doted line to the Group Head of IT, the IT Manager will be primarily responsible for the IT network and systems; manage a team and provide a strategic overview to meet future business and system requirements.

 

Main Responsibilities:

Manage the development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrade, and support of all current IT network and systems, including but not limited to:

• Datacentre and SQL server database.
• High-End data storage and server system.
• LAN/WAN/VSAT/firewall and internet network.
• Active directory domain and document management system.
• Desktop/network support, CCTV network.
• IT assets and website.
• Manage and execute the implementation of projects within the IT network and systems
• Communicate regularly with executive management and all users
• Manage and develop IT staff which includes training, evaluation, guidance and discipline
• Ensure department compliance to established IT policies, best practices, standards operating systems, processes and procedures along with protocols and guidance
• Preserve assets by implementing disaster recovery, back-up procedures and control structures
• Keep up-to-date with new technology
• Manage the financial aspects of the IT department which includes purchasing, budgeting and reviews, with cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives
• Negotiate and administer IT supplier contracts and Service Agreements

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or its equivalent (BE/B.Tech/BSc. in Computer Science/Information Technology)
• Relevant certifications e.g. MCSE, ITIL preferably
• Minimum of 5 years work experience as an IT Manager in an ERP environment with large manufacturing company in multiple locations and overall 10-12 years of experience in IT
• Progressive IT experience in a multi-office environment
• Strong Leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project and time management
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills

Advance Knowledge and Management of:

• Microsoft server/desktop OS and applications.
• Hardware device functionality and application software troubleshooting
• Datacentre and SQL server database
• High-End data storage and server system.
• LAN/WAN/VSAT/firewall and internet network.
• Active directory domain and document management system.
• Desktop/printer/laptop/network support and CCTV network.
• IT assets and website.