Head IT

Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Applications and Systems Manager to oversee and optimize the technology landscape supporting international supply, trading, and economic planning functions. This role involves leading a technical team, collaborating with business units to develop automation and reporting solutions, and ensuring reliable operation of critical business applications and telecommunications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage IT applications and systems for supply, trading, and economic planning business functions.
• Lead and provide oversight to a team of technical analysts and application developers.
• Collaborate with business units to identify automation opportunities and develop customized reporting, business intelligence, and data integration solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new systems to support business operations.
• Ensure maximum uptime and compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee business applications including trading and risk management software, BI/reporting portals, and syndicated data feeds.
• Manage telecommunications systems, ensuring 100% uptime, regular backups, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise technology stack including MS SQL Server BI, IIS Server, C#, .NET, Excel VBA, and SAP integration tools.
• Understand business processes and information needs; act as liaison between business and IT teams to create optimal data views.
• Participate in IT projects by providing expertise on data and information management.
• Implement policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices.
• Lead, develop, and motivate team members to achieve organizational goals.
• Collect and distribute market data and subscribed reports for business users.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Computer Technology.
• 12 to 15 years of total experience, including at least 10 years deploying IT solutions across various industries or platforms.
• Hands-on development or system design experience within mid-to-large size teams.
• Essential experience with trading industry front-to-back office operations.
• Proficiency in MS SQL development, SAP integration, and Microsoft technologies for database and software development.
• Strong networking, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive automation, make technology decisions, and recommend effective solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership, motivation, decisiveness, and networking abilities.
• Commitment to the organization’s financial success.