Qualification

• BSc/MSc Information Systems/ Technology (Desirable - MBA - General Management)
• Member in recognized Professional bodies/Associations (Desirable - Operations management, Project management)

Experience

• Senior Management level exposure - A minimum of 8-10 years in Multi-national/Regional environment in Business systems/ IT of which 2-3 yrs in Director capacity (Preferred working with multi-cultural groups)
• Total Management level exposure of 12- 15 yrs in General management & IT functions

Knowledge

• Information systems & technology management (Preferred Operational risk management)
• All types of IT Hardware & storage systems, Application software/operating systems, Networking & communication/data links (Strategic planning & management is preferred)
• General management (Preferred Plantation management / Business policy development)
• HR development & managing teams (Financial policies, systems & process development and implementation)
• Project management (Preferred Environment, health & safety and international quality accreditation systems)
• Organizational structures, systems & processes (Desired Legal - labor law/practices, EHS, general industry)
• Cost management & financial controls

Skills

• Lead, motivate & manage the IT organization of the sector (Preferred ability to Develop strategic solutions & champion for approval & implementation)
• Evaluate IT service partners on large scale projects & negotiate on proposals & contracts (Understand the KPI's & business drivers from an enterprise standpoint & facilitate achievement)
• Ensures maximum utilization of resources while adhering strictly to established SOP’s
• Self motivation to strive towards meeting targets, achieving high standards and challenging goals.
• Proactiveness & long term planning
• The confidence to take responsibility and take appropriate action
• The ability to control emotions and respond effectively
• The ability to adopt a methodical approach to work; planning and organizing self and others in order to deliver work and prevent future problems. This includes the ability to revise plans as the requirements of the situation change (Added advantage if the candidate has the ability to see a future for the business through the analysis of complex business situations and take the organization forward through entrepreneurial / innovative actions)
• The ability to impart accurate information (both verbal and written) in a timely manner, to be open to others’ opinions and share information across departments / SPUs - attention to detail
• The ability to work co-operatively with others, to be part of a team
• The willingness to encourage learning and development of others to facilitate the achievement of SPU/organizational objectives
• The ability to persuade, convince, and influence others
• Personal commitment to continuously update knowledge on industry developments, changes in economic/political/legal/technological/socio-cultural environments etc
• Demonstrate professional competencies such as teamwork, problem solving, time management, work habits/ethics etc

Personal Characteristics

• A professional but flexible approach to work
• The ability to communicate and maintain good relationships with colleagues and the public, Resolving conflicts & negotiations
• Developing & building teams, being an effective team player
• Inspirational personality & positive attitude to work
• Willingness to learn & take new responsibilities