Vacancies: Group Head Information Technology, Group Head Legal Advisory Services
Our Client is an emerging conglomerate with strong presence in the oil and gas sector and a strategic focus on growing a diversified business portfolio spanning all critical sectors (manufacturing, agriculture, mining and distributive trade etc.). The Group is transitioning from largely entrepreneurial to a more institutional governance mode, to enable effectiveness in managing an expanding business portfolio and the challenge of implementing an ambitious growth strategy. These developments have combined to create exciting career opportunities at executive leadership, operational management and professional level positions.
Position: Group Head Information Technology (Ref: M – 09)
The primary focus of this role is to support and drive operational efficiencies through full and effective implementation of the information management systems, maximum automation of business processes and ensuring availability/functionality of the is infrastructure in support of the Group’s business operations.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develops and ensures effective implementation of strategic information technology plan of the Group in line with business and operational needs
- Develops and implements approved information technology and management systems policy, establishing the operating guidelines, procedures, and standards of performance to ensure the department meets or exceeds the Group’s information system needs and objectives
- Prepares annual operating plans and budgets for the IT function (managed directly) and the use of IT within the wider business (managed indirectly).
- Manages the delivery of seamless IT services to users across the group in line with business requirements and Service level Agreements (SLAs)
- Develops and maintains Service level Agreements (SLAs) with vendors and ensures monitors performance against agreed standards
- Develops (or procures) and coordinates the delivery IT solutions to the Group’s business in accordance with agreed, priorities, plans and standards
- Initiates and supervises the implementation of major IT Development projects
- Provides guidance and monitors the progressive development of user capabilities across the group through sound in-house IT training and hands-on support services to staff
- Monitors and controls the financial and operational performance of the directly managed IT function
Skills and Competencies:
- The individual required for this role must have strong hands-on knowledge of IT operations and deployment of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, good experience in LAN, WAN or Internet Network Administration (Load Balancing, Switching, Routers, Firewalls); strong business orientation, leadership and project management capacity with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Education and Experience:
- First degree in Computer/ System /Electrical / Electronics Engineering / Applied physics/ Computer Science or a related filed
- Relevant qualifications in Information Technology e.g. CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), Network + or MCP (Microsoft Certified professional) Certification in IT Service Management.
- A minimum of 10 years post qualification experience, with 5 years at a managerial position.
Position: Group Head Legal Advisory Services (Ref: M – 010)
- This role contributes significantly in protecting the Group’s interest in all business transactions with the public through the prevision of advice on legal matters and guidelines on compliance.
Key Accountabilities:
- Formulates and implements legal strategies to ensure minimal interruptions to Group or individual Company operations from third parties.
- Coordinates the drafting, vetting, and review of all legal documents and agreements relating to company operations (i.e. agency contracts, Charter Parties, Fleet Management Agreements, Shipping Services Agreements, Finance agreements)
- Participates in the formulation of corporate policies to ensure all legal requirements and relevant aspects of statutory compliance of the Group are met.
- Advises on and participates in all contractual arrangements and agreements between the Group and other entities.
- Advises group Executive Management on current legislation, regulatory issues, or legal risks that might impact the Group’s strategies and operations, both locally and overseas.
- Prepares legal guidelines on expansion projects to militate against possible, litigation, arbitration, staff and/or community unrest and other political situations as they affect the company.
- Works proactively to facilitate the resolution of conflicts in order to avoid litigation procedures
- Liaises with the Group’s Attorneys to defend the company in all litigation cases and ensure no subsisting injunctions against the company.
- Participate in all arbitration proceedings relating to the Group
- Keeps Management updated on regulatory issues or constraints that might impact the Group’s plans and strategies, both locally and overseas.
- Prepares the annual budget and annual goals/ strategies for the Legal department
Skills and Competencies:
A proven hands-on technical capacity in dealing with and advising on matters of corporate, business and commercial law encompassing contracts/ agreement, litigation, arbitration and legal risk management. The position requires a person with strong ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing), good knowledge of and very current with developing issues and trends, institutional policies and procedures, regulations and bylaws, and the legal environment within which they operate.
Education and Experience:
- First degree in Law (LLB, BL) while possession of master’s degree in Corporate Law will be of advantage
- Membership of relevant Professional bodies such as Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Nigeria (ICSA), Nigerian Bar Association is required.
- A minimum of 15 years work experience as a Legal Practitioner/Adviser or Company Secretary with at least 8 years at a managerial position.
How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements above please forward your application and a copy of your resume electronically to clientrecruit@ng.pwc.com quoting the relevant reference code for the position applied for at the top right-hand corner.
Application closes on 21st July 2011.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
