Head of IT
Job Description
Title: Head of IT
Company Name: Bashundhara Group
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science & Engineering
∎ Master's of Business Administration or Master's degree in one these fields preferred.
∎ Preferred Professional Certification: Certification in PMPPRINCE2, CISAISO LA, CEH ECSA, ITIL ITSM, COBIT CGEIT, CITM ISO 27001I
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 15 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Excellent leadership skills, IT Governnce, IT Infrastructure, IT Management, IT System Management, ITIL, PMP, Project Management, Team Building Skill
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
Group of Companies, Newspaper/Magazine, Online Newspaper/ News Portal, Satellite TV
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Strategy & Planning:
∎ Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the business organization as a member of the senior management team.
∎ Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.
∎ Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business.
∎ Establish IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
∎ Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development.
∎ Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments.
∎ Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets.
∎ Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives.
∎ Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
∎ Assess and make recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT organization.
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∎ Acquisition & Deployment:
∎ Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.
∎ Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
∎ Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.
∎ Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems.
∎ Operational Management:
∎ Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance.
∎ Ensure IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
∎ Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems.
∎ Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices. Advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on their competitive or financial impact.
∎ Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.
∎ Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 40 years
∎ Only males are allowed to apply
∎ Experience to manage and directing IT operation in a large group of company.
∎ Work experience in the IT / Corporate/ Banks/Telecommunication industry.
∎ Experience in strategic planning and execution.
∎ Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations.
∎ Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems, including.
∎ Good understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.
∎ Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management.
∎ Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development.
∎ Excellent understanding of project management principles.
∎ Superior understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
∎ Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems.
∎ In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT.
∎ Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.
∎ Proven leadership ability.
∎ Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
Salary: Negotiable
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Provident fund, Gratuity
∎ Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
Application Deadline: 31 Jul 2020
Company Information:
∎ 11 Jul 2020
∎ Bashundhara Group
∎ Address : Human Resources, Bashundhara Group, Bashundhara Industrial Headquarters-2, Plot-56/A, Block-C, Umme Kulsum Road, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka-1229
∎ Web : www.bashundharagroup.com
Category: IT/Telecommunication
Read Before Apply: The role Head of IT is to direct the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems in support of business operations in order to improve cost effectiveness, service quality, and business development. He is responsible for Corporate Office (Sector-B) and Media House of Bashundhara Group.
