Vacancy- IT Manager

Our client, a leading office furniture supplier is seeking to recruit a highly talented and dynamic professional to fill in the following position ;

IT MANAGER

The IT Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure.

Principal Accountabilities

• Establish first line of support for the sage Evolution ERP and other company systems and to offer training to end users on ERP system and providing user support
• Analyse the computer needs and make recommendations based on the current trends in information technology and also the products and services that best fit within the Company’s budget
• Understand the Software development in regard to the Company’s needs and assist in the evaluation and recommendation of software/hardware for acquisition and business operational changes
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of company’s IT system. Identify and mitigate risks around the system
• Explore new system solutions i.e., Cloud update, report configuration and database management.
• Provide accurate reports on staff attendance through timesheets, preparing time and attendance reports, ERP reports and sales reports.
• Train staff on the use of the company’s software applications and databases
• Establish Relationship Management between the company and software vendors

Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Diploma/ Degree in either IT./Software Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT Management
• Fluency in programming, project management, system design, database management systems, networking, system implementation/integration, I.T. support, Linux systems
• Certification by the relevant professional body
• Ability to adapt, integrate, and modify existing programs or vendor-supplied packaged programs for use with existing information systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke stating the subject heading ‘IT MANAGER’ by Friday 16^th July 2021 clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.