Closing on: Mar 15, 2026

POSITION:        IT MANAGER

INDUSTRY:       REAL ESTATE

PACKAGE:         200K

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Oversee the IT portfolio for the company or business unit.
  • Implement Group IT strategies locally while ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Serve as the primary contact between business units and IT for delivering technology solutions, managing services, mitigating risks, and building relationships.
  • Implement IT policies, cybersecurity measures, and compliance standards; adapt Group policies to local needs.
  • Manage IT infrastructure including SD-WAN, LAN networks, servers, CCTV systems, telephony, end-user devices, and manufacturing technologies.
  • Act as IT advocate across departments, prioritizing excellent user experience.
  • Work with departments to assess business needs, identify ERP and technology requirements, and coordinate with Group IT for system integration.
  • Lead local IT projects, application updates, change requests, and product testing.
  • Handle IT procurement, optimize purchasing costs, and manage asset lifecycles.
  • Regularly audit, maintain, and enhance IT systems for optimal performance and business relevance.
  • Prepare and manage the IT budget with detailed expenditure reports.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with vendors to achieve cost savings.
  • Plan and deliver IT projects and solutions effectively within the organization.
  • Collaborate closely with Group IT on projects and operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, emphasizing business operations and management.
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration or Information Technology preferred.

Experience

  • At least 10 years in senior IT leadership roles within complex environments.
  • Proven business management expertise combined with strong technical capabilities.
  • Practical experience managing ERP systems (implementation, maintenance, optimization).
  • Understanding of emerging technologies including SD-WAN, cybersecurity, IIoT, and AI.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations and SAP S/4HANA ERP systems.

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent leadership, proactive mindset, and team leadership abilities.
  • Expertise in managing partners and third-party relationships.
  • Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for infrastructure and applications.
  • Strong negotiation capabilities.
  • Strategic, innovative thinking.

 

Job Category: Digital IT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Thika

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