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