VICE PRESIDENT-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - DDW
VICE PRESIDENT-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - DDW
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Job Objectives (Summary of overall job purpose)
Responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s technology infrastructure, systems, and digital capabilities. This role leads the IT department in aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, ensuring data security, operational efficiency, and supporting innovation across all functions.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and oversees the implementation of divisional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of divisional activity so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers.
Device and implement controls to ensure no violation of ISR regulations in order to protect the company information / intellectual properties.
Budget :
Oversees the consolidation and recommends the IT budget and monitors financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs / revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.
Day- to-day operations :
Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Technology Centre to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established policies, processes and procedures.
Operations Management :
- Develop and execute the IT strategy aligned with the company’s overall business goals.
- Drive the adoption of digital solutions and automation to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
- Manage all IT operations including infrastructure, networks, software systems, cybersecurity, and support services.
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HRMS, IFS etc.).
- Implement best practices of IT governance, refine the process to meet the audit compliances, and supervise internal & external audits as necessary.
- Conduct periodic analysis potential security lapses, evaluate new technologies, conduct proof of concepts (POC) and plan out implementations.
- Organize periodic user reviews & satisfaction surveys.
- Coordinate and direct projects, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and deliver projects on-time and within budget.
- Liaise with stakeholders as deemed for discussion on project matters and resolve issues.
- Oversee department manpower, various other resource requirements and ensure optimum use of the same by ensuring cost control is exercised throughout the year.
- Oversee employee recruitment, training, performance evaluation, retention and termination activities.
- Provide on the job training to the subordinates, conduct performance assessments and carry out succession planning within the Department.
- Establishing security requirements, security designs and implementing strategies and solutions accordingly
Leadership :
Manages the effective achievement of IT division objectives through the leadership setting individual objectives, recruiting qualified staff, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal - in order to maximize subordinate and divisional performance.Change Management :
Leads and directs the management of change through continuous improvement of divisional systems, processes and practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.
Safety, Quality & Environment :
Responsible to comply with relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls and to behave in a manner, which ensures that their actions or omissions, do not adversely affect the environment, health, safety and wellbeing of themselves, colleagues, contractors or members of the public.Ensure employees are aware and follow the information Security Rules and data security measures in order to protect the company information / intellectual properties.Meeting all responsibilities as outlined in the DDW OHSMS.Participating in any training and safety initiatives implemented by the Company.Complying with all Safety directives, and work instructions.Immediately reporting any incident or potential hazard to their Supervisor or Safety Dept.STOP the task if you feel yourself or others may be harmed.Ensuring suitable resources are available to achieve satisfactory OHS compliance of all work within their responsibility.Ensuring that there is a documented Risk Management process for all work within their responsibility.Driving continuous Safety improvement through setting, monitoring and reporting on safety performance against objectives within their department.Ensuring identified corrective actions assigned to their department are closed out by agreed due dates.Demonstrating desired behaviors and leading, encouraging and communicating on safety issues when interacting with the workforce.Additional languages are added advantageExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Broad knowledge in information technology and up to date with the latest technologies.Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware / software systems.Expertise in data center management and data governanceGood knowledge of computer networks and it’s administration.Strong background with resolution of technical issues during planning and execution phases.Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and successfully execute tasks in accordance with business objectives.Education
Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent. ( Essential)Master's Degree in relevant field ( Desirable)Training
Information Security, Control Structures, Network Access & Security and Backup Systems. ( Essential)Experience
Proven working experience as an IT manager with relevant experience in a large organization. ( Essential)Heading an IT Team in high value projects. ( Essential)Working experience in major Oil & Gas companies / projects and heavy industrial segments ( Desirable) .Seniority level
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Shipbuilding, Oil and Gas, and Maritime Transportation
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