Group Head of IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  
• Professional certifications in IT management or governance (PMP, ITIL, COBIT, CISSP or equivalent) highly desirable
  
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant IT experience with at least 5 years at senior management or leadership level.
  
• Proven experience in IT infrastructure management, enterprise systems and digital transformation in a multi-country environment
  
• Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms and modern IT service delivery models.
  

• Formulate, implement and continuously evolve the Group IT strategy in alignment with business objectives and emerging technologies, with annual review cycles.
  
• Core system ownership and modernization
  
• Design and maintain the company’s technology architecture
  
• Lead the company’s cybersecurity and governance while ensuring compliance with regulations
  
• Manage relationships with platform vendors and technology providers
  
• Drive IT innovation including cloud strategy, and technology stack rationalization.
  
• Oversee IT budget planning, cost management and financial governance
  
• Build, manage and develop a high-performing ICT team
  
• Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies and procedures aligned to ISO 27001/2 and industry best practices.
  
• Lead information security programs, disaster recovery testing, and IT regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to audit recommendations.