Executive Technical Assistant to the CEO (Dancom)
Dangote Group, Nigeria

We are seeking an exceptional technology professional with managerial and administrative skills to head the Office of the CEO (Dancom) / Group CIO of Dangote Group. This role provides excellent career path towards roles in IT Functional / Program management. with opportunity to acquire IT management and orchestration skills. This is primarily an IT management role.

1. Support with oversight and coordination of various IT projects and initiatives.
2. Assist with reporting, including creation of status reports and KPIs.
3. Engagement with senior business leaders and external business partners as needed.
4. Take on Project / Product Manager roles for strategic initiatives as needed.
5. Event coordination for the GCIO, including project meetings, team meetings and external auditor meetings.
6. Provide administrative and logistics support.
7. Travel up to 25%.

Requirements

1. Must have 6 to 10 years of experience in a technology management / lead role including some experience working with senior management.
   
2. Must have first class or second class upper in Computer science, Information Technology or Engineering. Masters in Technology or Business Management preferred
3. Must have strong skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.
4. Must have hands-on experience for at least a year in core IT area, such as: server operations, networks, information security, ERP, or IT project Management,
5. Must have at least one of the following accredited or OEM level technical certifications: Microsoft Certified professional/CCNA/ITIL V3 Advanced/SAP/Cybersecurity or equivalent.
6. Advanced certifications in Project Management, Business Process Analysis and Design, etc. are highly preferable.
7. Advanced proficiency or experience with information security is highly desirable.
8. Sharp skills in vetting commercials and budgets.
9. Must have experience in international firms or good exposure to international standards and work environment.
10. Must have very good oral and technical communication skills and have good stature to represent GCIO in meetings and events.
11. Can do attitude with go-getter mind set with ability to work in demanding work environment.
12. Must have track record of integrity and professionalism.

Benefits

1. Health Insurance
2. Paid Vacation, Exam, Medical leave, etc.
3. Pension fund
4. Access to excellent internal and external Training amp; Development activities.
5. Company bus transportation in select routes.

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