Head, IT and Projects

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional. Key Responsibilities: IT Strategy & Governance:

• Develop and implement the organization’s IT and project strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans.

• Establish IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards in line with industry best practices.

• Provide executive-level reporting on IT performance, risks, projects, and investments.

• Advise management on emerging technologies relevant to card manufacturing, personalization, and payment systems.

IT Operations & Infrastructure Management:

• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure and resilient IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and data centers.

• Ensure high availability of production systems supporting card manufacturing and personalization operations.

• Manage third-party vendors, OEMs, system integrators, and service providers.

• Ensure effective IT service management (incident, problem, change, and capacity management).

Information Security & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including but not limited to:

• PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)

• EMV specifications

• ISO 27001 / ISO 22301 (where applicable)

• Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)

• Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines and industry directives

• Oversee access control, key management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and audit readiness.

• Coordinate internal and external audits, risk assessments, and penetration tests.

• Drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity posture and business continuity planning.

Project & Programme Management:

• Lead and oversee all IT and operational projects through a structured Project Management Office (PMO).

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.

• Manage cross-functional project teams involving operations, compliance, security, and external partners.

• Track project risks, dependencies, milestones, and benefits realization.

Applications & Systems Management:

• Oversee core card manufacturing and personalization systems, including personalization software, HSMs, key management systems, ERP, and supporting applications.

• Ensure systems are properly configured, documented, patched, and supported.

• Drive system upgrades, migrations, and process automation initiatives.

Budgeting & Resource Management:

• Develop and manage the IT and project budgets, ensuring cost optimization and value ...