IT Manager - Fox Pro Specialist
Riverside Enterprises, Saudi Arabia
A large Industrial and Manufacturing facility is in need of an Experienced IT Manager. Responsibilities include :
- Day-to-day management of the IT departmental team.
- Providing full reporting on all IT related services and issues in a timely manner to various senior managers.
- Ensuring the availability of company systems to assigned users.
- Maintaining hardware to satisfy corporate needs, either through internal skills or sourced ones.
- Maintaining security and privacy of information systems, communication lines, and equipment.
- Overseeing the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing systems and software packages.
- Developing, reviewing, and certifying all backups and disaster recovery procedures and plans, keeping IT systems fully active in such events.
- Assessing current and future technology needs, including short and long-term project planning.
- Establishing IT departmental operating metrics, staffing needs, budgeting, vendor selection, networks, telephones, and tracking devices for sales representatives.
- Ensuring corporate IT systems are protected by valid anti-virus software and firewalls, in compliance with agreed protocols.
- Reviewing and updating the corporate IT security policy with management as needed.
- Designing the issuance of reports and gradually developing the corporate into paperless operations.
- Ensuring delivered services meet output specifications and service response times.
Job Specification
Minimum 5-7 years experience in an IT managerial role. Qualifications include :
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Advanced skills in programming, particularly FoxPro.Knowledge of medium to large size company IT operational systems.Experience interfacing into a new MIS.Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.Strong business judgment, analysis, and organizational development skills.Ability to develop and implement efficient operational processes and procedures.A self-starter with initiative and drive, possessing broad relevant technical knowledge and good management expertise.Strong ability to multi-task and troubleshoot multiple problems simultaneously.Experience in end-user troubleshooting and support is required.Able to work under pressure and meet agreed time frames.Prior work experience in Saudi Arabia is an asset.#J-18808-Ljbffr