IT Operations Manager (Job Opportunity)

The strong leadership and entrepreneurial flair of a results-driven IT operations manager is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT services. Your core role will entail executing the Operational plan, managing the Ops team to ensure quality of deliverables, production planning & the necessary training and development while compiling quotes and implementing projects. The successful incumbent will require 1-2 years’ Production Management in an IT Infrastructure environment, understand the management of IT and its infrastructure, experience of Networks and/or Telecommunications, have solid Finance knowledge, Project Management and strong presentation and communication skills.
Duties:

• Execute Operational plan.
• Optimise services (Productivity and quality).
• Service Management.
• Manage operation team effectively to achieve goals by –
  
  • Planning production
  • Improving quality of deliverables
  • Training and developing
  • Recruitment of new team members
  • Building strong relationships
  • Motivating of team members
• Quotations compiled for ad hoc or audit enhancements to current systems and special investigations.
• Use Project Management skills to implement project plans.
• Co-ordinate all hardware purchasing for internal and operational purposes.
• Manage client relationships.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years’ production management experience in an IT Infrastructure environment.
• Understanding of the Management of IT and IT Infrastructure.
• Management experience.
• IT Infrastructure, Networks and/or Telecommunications experience.
• Basic knowledge of finance.
• Project Management skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Attributes:

• Passion for technology and learning.
• Business acumen and strong consideration for ROI.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Strong influencing skills as well as relationship and network building skills.
• Team orientated as well as ability to work independently.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• High level of customer service.
• Willingness to learn.
• Show good judgement in all decisions to ensure sustainability.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Comments:

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Posted on 01 Apr 15:24, Closing date 1 May