Job Opportunity: IT & ERP Manager position available at Ethiopian Steel PLC in Addis Ababa. IT, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Business and Administration jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT & ERP Manager to lead and oversee our business unit’s technology infrastructure and digital transformation journey.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the company/business unit IT portfolio.
- Drive Group IT plans in the business and align localized IT initiatives with company business plans.
- Act as the key liaison with business units to deliver technology solutions, service management, risk management, and relationship management.
- Enforce IT policies, cybersecurity, and compliance; localize group policies as required.
- Oversee IT infrastructure (SD-WAN, LAN, servers, CCTV, telephony, end-user devices, and plant technologies).
- Act as an ambassador between IT and other business departments, focusing on user experience.
- Analyze business requirements with departments to determine ERP and technology needs, liaising with Group IT for ecosystem alignment.
- Manage and coordinate local IT projects, application change requests, and product testing.
- Oversee procurement, cost-effective purchases, and lifecycle management of IT assets.
- Inspect, monitor, and upgrade IT systems to ensure functionality, efficiency, and business alignment.
- Develop and control the IT budget, reporting on expenditure.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring cost efficiency
Key competencies and skills:
- Strong leadership, initiative, and team management skills.
- Partner and third-party management expertise.
- Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills (infrastructure & applications).
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Innovative, strategic thinker
- Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and standards.
- Drive adherence to Ethiopian Standards and international IT compliance requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with a focus on business operations & management.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or IT field preferred.
- Key Requirements:
- Excellent command of English (spoken & written).
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in business applications, ERP systems, and advanced IT tools.
- Must be able to use WhatsApp, Email, and Microsoft Office tools for business communication.
- Strong business analysis and strategic thinking abilities.
- Shall render services as fulltime EMPLOYEE and shall not be engaged in any other remunerative activity or unpaid services which encroaches upon the time the Employee is expected to devote to his regular duties.
Personality profile:
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders on technical issues.
- Results-oriented, proactive, and customer-focused mindset.
- Team player with minimal need for supervision.
- Strategic, analytical, and business-minded
Infrastructure to Manage
- End-user Devices
- 31 Laptops
- 19 Desktops
- 28 Mobile Phones
- 11 Printers
- 7 TVs
- 8 Dongles
ERP System
Server Infrastructure
Surveillance System
- 3 CCTV NVRs
- 20 Cameras
- Location of Work:
- Akaki Kality, (Addis Ababa) UNISA Roundabout, In front of St. Michel Church
- Bus services from selected points in Addis Ababa are provided.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in a senior role within a complex IT environment.
- Strong knowledge of business management and technical skills to drive solutions.
- Hands-on experience with ERP projects (maintenance and utilization).
- Knowledge of innovative technologies: SD-WAN, Cybersecurity, IIoT, AI, etc.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and SAP S/4 HANA ERP And Microsoft Navision ERP.
- Experience with ERP Implementation
How To Apply
Interested applicants are invited to send their CV & application letter to:
FITSUM.GETACHEW@SAFALGROUP.COM or ESPLC.ENQUIRIES@SAFALGROUP.COM with the subject line: IT & ERP Manager.
website- https://ethiopiansteelplc.com/
Deadline- in five days
⚠️ Applicants who do not meet the above requirements are kindly requested not to apply.
