ICT Projects Manager

Reference Number: ICTPM-08-12

Category: Information and Communications Technology

Grade: 7.1

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

To manage all the ICT Projects and ensure the successful delivery of all ICT systems to ICT's internal and external clients.

Reporting Lines:

Reports to the Head of ICT and supervises all members of ICT working on ICT projects and the ICT Infrastructure Support Engineers

Key Responsibilities:

The position holder will:

• Manage all ICT infrastructure projects including project planning to ensure that all activities and tasks begin and end on time.
• Identify project resource requirements and ensure that these are availed on time and utilised as per laid down plans including staffing, hardware and software requirements.
• Ensure effective and efficient security systems that ensure network, systems and data security and recovery from internal and external security threats.
• Manage the problem management register and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation, RAID logs, project plans, and other project documentation.
• Analyze the infrastructure environment and suggest improvements along with the infrastructure support team
• Establish a strong working relationship with staff to understand their needs and ensure they have a good experience when new projects are deployed

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications, skills and Experience:

• MSc in Computer science, IT or related discipline.
• Certified in PRINCE2 or PMP project management qualification
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• At least three (3) years’ progressive experience in project management
• Good knowledge of Windows infrastructure environments including Active Directory and Exchange server
• Good knowledge of key infrastructure concepts including switched networks, firewall security, storage solutions, and server hardware

Application Procedure:

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All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. The application closing date is 16th August 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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