JOB OBJECTIVE :

IT Manager manages and pilots an Information Systems for L’Oréal Pakistan, ensuring the alignment of the Information Systems objectives with the business strategy defined for the entity and the Group IT policies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Define the IT strategy for the entity in line with the business strategy and the IT Group policies, develop IT vision/mission, roadmaps and policies including security and quality,

• Develop IT master plan and translate it into an annual plan with milestones and IT budget,

• Develop business cases to relevant stakeholders addressing political, financial, and organizational interests,

• Keep abreast of the emerging trends and technologies, evaluate their business value, applicability and utility to the Group and participate in discussions around innovation in relation to external market/technology trends,

• Define and review KPIs, metrics and SLAs and oversee performance,

• Manage and control the overall IT budget and expenses of the entity,

• Identify internal and external benchmark to compare the internal performance with industry best practices,

• Guarantee the proper functioning of the IT operations and the quality of the services provided to the users of his entity by seeking continuous improvement,

• Ensure the staff optimization and the development of strategic capabilities,

• Ensure the overall scalability, and sustainability of the global IT landscape for the entity,

• Manage strategic suppliers / vendors (Technical, business and Legal aspects),

• Manage the overall risk assessment for the entity,

• Promote the IT and digital and ensure the communication around IT concepts and the main evolutions and to all stakeholders of his/her entity

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Experience:

• 8 years prior work experience. 3 years in IT management will be an advantage.
• Have sound knowledge of ERPs. Experience in ERP implementation is a plus.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES :

Behavioral Skills:

• Planning and organization skills
• Stakeholders’ management
• Strategic thinking and planning skills – able to develop strategic business plans and ensure successful implementation
• Quick Learner
• Effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Technical Competencies

• Ability to work in an ever changing & demanding environment
• Strong understanding of cross functions and business operations
• Hands on experience with ERP Softwares 
• Stays up-to-date with trends in technology
• Delivers excellence with agility and rigor
• Proficient in Data analytics

L'ORÉAL COMPETENCIES

• Innovator
• Strategist
• People Developer
• Integrator
• Entrepreneur