Head of IT at APM Terminals

APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of IT

Job Ref.: R70972
Location: Lagos / Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The Head of IT has responsibility for strategic planning and directing of IT delivery within a well-defined functional area.
• They will act as a single point of accountability for projects and delivery streams within the area of responsibility.
• On top of this they will also have accountability for overall development of the function, organisation and delivery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Key contact for terminal business regarding local demand and ensuring adequate IT service delivery, IT business partnering and IT operations management
• Understand business strategy, business processes & information needs to exploit IT and enable the business to deliver against their plans. 
• Work across the wider Technology & Industrial IT organization to deliver value to the business through robust IT services and innovation.
• Actively drive IT value through membership on the Terminal Management Team seat.
• Proactively challenge and manage key business stakeholders at MD level and below.
• Manage terminal demand in a cost constraint environment ensuring business value is delivered. 
• Lead, coach and develop the talent pipeline. 
• Partner with business leads on new business capabilities/ platform discovery and roadmap
• Working with terminal business stakeholders to agree on an integrated plan for delivery.
• Develop, maintain and own IT business plans that reflect the demand and strategic requirements of the business for a terminal
• Partner with the business in strategic discussions and bring the view of technology implications and benefits.
• Ensure WoW standards are followed at the terminal for IT performance 
• Ensuring adequate service provisioning through regional and global service delivery teams
• Manage terminal Tech team

Accountabilities

• Accountable for terminal IT operations excellence 
• Accountable for local IT demand and execution delivery 
• Accountable to ensure cyber security needs are implemented and maintained in the terminal
• Accountable for all technology and infrastructure at the terminal  
• Responsible for implementing the right IT initiatives to become a world class terminal.   
• Accountable for budget management for the terminal   

What We're Looking for

• Strong IT Management experience
• Experience in managing and / or steering of large-scale technology projects/programs
• Broad experience with technology solutions and services, across the IT infrastructure, application and automation space
• Second-to-none business ethics
• 4 days per week on site required, with 1 day from home in base location
• You will be required to visit non-base location spending at least one week of the month - whether this be Lagos or Port Harcourt (Onne).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build credibility and relationships with staff and senior business leaders

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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