QSSK- IT MANAGER

Q-Sourcing•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan. On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced IT Manager to work in Nairobi, Kenya. Job Purpose · Own the delivery of the technology agenda, translating business objectives into systems, data, and service capability across the operating companies. · Partner with functional leadership and operating company management to define, prioritise, and deliver technology investments that measurably improve commercial performance, operational efficiency, and regulatory standing. · Accountable for the security, availability, integrity, and regulatory compliance of information systems and data.

Requirements

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
7+ years' experience leading IT operations in a large or multi-site environment.
5+ years project management experience.
Demonstrated experience of ERP or business systems implementation.
Working knowledge of the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019 and operating IT within a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment.
Information security (CISSP, CISM, or CISA).
Service management (ITIL v4).
Project management (PMP or PRINCE2).
Data protection.
Operating systems: Windows Server 2016–2022, Windows 11, Linux fundamentals.
Identity and productivity: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange.
Networking: structured networking and wireless (CCNA level or equivalent), enterprise firewall technologies.
Databases and reporting: SQL Server, Power BI.
Business systems: SYSPRO ERP, Odoo Enterprise, LIMS, field sales and distribution applications, HR information systems, KRA eTIMS.
Security: endpoint detection and response, SIEM and log monitoring, vulnerability management, backup and disaster recovery.
Cloud and telephony: cloud infrastructure and services, cloud PBX.
Governance: ITIL service management, PRINCE2 or PMP project management.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Strategic thinking and business partnering ability.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High integrity and accountability.
Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the IT strategy and roadmap in alignment with the Corporate Strategy.
Determine capital investment parameters, priorities, and risk appetite for IT initiatives to maximise return on investment.
Advise the management team on emerging technologies and digital trends, including governance of artificial intelligence adoption.
Maintain the IT policy framework and ensure it remains current against the regulatory environment.
Engage departmental and operating company leadership to understand functional strategy and agree supporting functional IT strategy.
Translate business requirements into functional and non-functional specifications for new or changed services.
Lead identification and delivery of process digitisation and automation opportunities across Finance, Supply Chain, Production, Sales, Quality, and Laboratory functions.
Act as the internal authority linking technology investment to commercial outcome, ensuring each initiative carries a defined baseline, target benefit, and named business owner.
Manage the technology project portfolio, sequencing initiatives against business priority, resource availability, and budget.
Deliver multi-disciplinary projects within agreed time, scope, and budget constraints, applying consistent project governance from charter through to benefits realisation.
Provide technology leadership and governance to business-led projects with a systems or data component.
Identify, classify, remediate, and mitigate vulnerabilities across information systems.
Maintain and test the disaster recovery plan in accordance with the business continuity policy.
Ensure compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019 and maintain readiness for regulatory engagement with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
Ensure system controls, access management, audit trails, and electronic records meet requirements.
Deliver cyber security awareness training and manage security incidents through detection, containment, recovery, and lessons learned.
Ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective operation of infrastructure, applications, networks, and end-user services.
Approve and validate IT requests for software, hardware, and service change.
Maintain the systems and asset register and manage the technology lifecycle.
Report IT service performance to the management team monthly.
Develop and maintain the data and analytics capability, including reporting platforms, data quality standards, and management information delivery.
Ensure business decision-makers have timely, accurate, and accessible performance data.
Develop and implement IT service management agreements, operational level agreements, and underpinning contracts.
Manage vendor performance, escalation, and commercial relationships.
Develop and manage the ICT operating and capital budget.