Job DescriptionJob Details:Position: Head ITReported by : 2 staffReporting to : CEO / SCO / CFOJob Location: Nairobi - KenyaExperience:10+ years of IT leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, ERP/MES systems, and industrial IT.Proven track record in process automation, IT efficiency, and digital transformation.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.Key Responsibilities:Security & Risk ManagementDevelop and implement cybersecurity strategies to safeguard plant systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, IoT).Establish and enforce IT policies, access controls, and compliance local regulations.Lead incident response planning, monitoring, and recovery efforts.Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.Process ImprovementDrive digital transformation initiatives to automate workflows and enhance production efficiency.Integrate shop-floor systems with enterprise IT for real-time visibility and analytics.Collaborate with operations to identify bottlenecks and deploy IT solutions that improve throughput.Champion continuous improvement using lean IT practices.IT EfficiencyOversee IT infrastructure (servers, networks, cloud) ensuring high availability and resilience.Optimize IT budgets through cost-effective solutions, cloud adoption, and vendor negotiations.Establish KPIs for IT performance (uptime, response times, support resolution rates).Ensure scalability of IT systems to support plant growth and innovation.User Experience & SupportDeliver intuitive, reliable IT systems that reduce training time and improve productivity.Build responsive IT support channels with clear SLAs.Enable secure mobile and remote access for supervisors and engineers.Conduct training programs to improve digital literacy and adoption of new tools.Key Competencies:
Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving ability.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and IT integration.Ability to balance security, efficiency, and user experience.Collaborative leadership style with focus on continuous improvement.Performance Indicators (KPIs)Reduction in IT-related downtime.Improvement in cybersecurity posture (audit scores, incident reduction).Increased efficiency in IT support response times.Successful implementation of automation and digital transformation projects.Positive user satisfaction scores from plant employees.Salary Structure :Net Total Salary in Bank Account at Kenya ( After Tax Salary )NSSF - 10% ( similar to PF in India ) - you get this amount when you leave Company.To manage on Own - Accommodation & Food expenses.Company has Cafeteria at office.Tickets for Joining and Return ticket after 2 years with Paid leave.**Usually, for bachelor status you can Take Accommodation in Indian PG facility with Food - all meals included costing around US$350-400 .Family status can be decided after 6 months - 1 year.Visa & Work permit provided by company.Please expedite and send the updated resume along with requested details and confirmation of interest.Send CV and Reply mail to: ;Will call you for detail discussion, if your Profile is relevant.Regards,Pooja Raval - Sr. Consultant / Team LeaderContact Person - Ms. Swati Sharma - Recruitment Consultant
