IT Planning Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managing overall operations of IT systems and operational activities. This position will have the overall responsibility for the company’s technical infrastructure, network security, software development, hardware, project management and cost saving activities.
• The position will also work closely with senior leadership to develop technology policies to be administered throughout the company.
• Provide strategic direction for the company’s technical infrastructure and security (including hardware, software, servers, databases and network)
• Overall management of technical operations, including management of diverse team of skilled IT professionals, key stakeholders from business departments.
• Managing the selection, development, deployment, monitoring, maintenance and enhancement of the company’s technology infrastructure.
• Establish service level agreements and monitor progress toward key service delivery performance indicators (KPI’s) or metrics.
• Manage vendor relationships ensuring that service levels and vendor obligations are met
• Work with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with adopted IT policy and procedures; and legislation related to data privacy or security provisions in safeguarding specific information.
• Arranging upgrades, migrations and replacements of hardware and software utilities
• Ensuring the company has a suitable disaster recovery policy and adequate contingency plans

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree majoring in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
• Must have at least 10 year of work experience in the same or related role as an IT planner
• Have strong understanding of IT Project, SW Development, IT infra & Security, Vendor management
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English