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Group Head of IT

Group Head of IT

Live ConnectionsDoha, Ad-Dawhah, Qatar
22 hours ago
Job description

Job Title : Group Head

IT Reports to : CCO

Job Purpose : Reporting to the CCO, the Group Head of IT is a hands-on technical and management role, responsible for proactively managing IT technologies and a team of technical IT infrastructure personnel; developing and establishing IT infrastructure standards and procedures; analysis, design, deployment and operations of IT software and hardware systems supporting businesses. The Group Head of IT must also ensure the robustness and security of the IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Determine, recommend and implement hardware and software upgrades for business applications, server hardware, network equipment, desktop, laptop etc
  • Team Management : oversee the quality of work and productivity of the team member(s) and provide guidance and direction wherever necessary
  • Any other tasks, duties & responsibilities that may be added from time to time as relevant to business requirements

Requirements

  • Significant experience in managing IT projects from inception to delivery either in a web development or systems management environment
  • Exceptional hands-on experience with software development or systems management
  • Large awareness of the current technology and a passion to seek more information for upcoming technologies
  • Documented working experience with Microsoft Windows Environments, including MS-SQL 2003 and Microsoft Exchange 2003, Internet Information Server and other applications
  • Experience with Microsoft windows configuration, installation, maintenance, support and troubleshooting of TCP / IP, networks supporting VOIP telephony, microcomputers and other systems; system development, complex project management, knowledge of CISCO network hardware, Citrix Virtualization, client / server technology and Internet / intranets
  • Awareness of or experience managing / developing open-source software
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues
  • Creative, with initiative and drive
  • Proactive approach and team player
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills

    • Specialized Training / Knowledge Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science / information technology or equivalent
  • Master’s Degree in the above fields is preferred
  • Certifications in Microsoft / Citrix technologies are a requirement
  • ITIL or PMI Certification is preferred

    • Experience

  • Minimum of 10 – 15 years’ experience in technical operations, and strategy and planning management
  • Working experience with Microsoft Windows Environments, including MS-SQL 2003 and Microsoft Exchange 2003, Internet Information Server and other applications
  • Experience with Microsoft windows configuration, installation, maintenance, support and troubleshooting of TCP / IP, networks supporting VOIP telephony, microcomputers and other systems; system development, complex project management, knowledge of CISCO network hardware, Citrix Virtualization, client / server technology and Internet / intranets
  • Awareness of or experience managing / developing open-source software
  • Significant experience in managing IT projects from inception to delivery either in a web development or systems management environment

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