Written by Maud on 2010-02-04
For one of our largest client, Huntress International, global leader in the recruitment market is urgently looking for an INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY(ICT) DIRECTOR to be based in U.A.E.
Job Purpose:
- Leads, directs and oversees the Information Communications Technology function and ensures continuous operation and cost-efficiency of the Company systems, network, database architecture and data security, in order to achieve consistency and reliability of hardware, software, non-system tools, data archiving and offsite disaster recovery management.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare strategic and operational plans for the Information Communications Technology (ICT) department to ensure that all necessary ICT tools, processes and systems are in place to meet the requirements of the business and contribute to the achievement of short- and long-term goals of the Company.
- Manage and provide oversight for the implementation of an ICT security strategy and disaster recovery plan that minimizes the risk of data loss and breach of privacy of the Corporation’s information and that of its Prime Contractor and other managing agents
- Ensure development, implementation and maintenance of all policies related to ICT services, including procurement, distribution and asset management.
- Develop and manage the planning and budgeting for the Corporation’s ICT services to ensure that resources are used to provide best in class ICT services that are in line with organizational growth.
- Develop sourcing strategy to ensure appropriate procedures are in place to select equipment and services vendors.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of technology infrastructure in line with Company growth plans, and changing business requirements or technological advancements.
- Provide methods, tools and procedures for data integrity assurance and guarantee a daily operation.
- Ensure ICT systems comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
- Exercise control and monitoring of corporate ICT projects progress.
- Oversee ICT special projects, including planning, scheduling, managing and progress reporting for new system implementations.
- Ensure continuous improvement of the quality and cost efficiency of the ICT Services.
- Lead a team of professionals within own area of control.
- Directs and supervises subordinates to ensure they fulfill their duties in the ICT function.