Vacancy title:
IT-manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
Gasmeth Energy Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 29 2025

Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities:

• IT Strategy & Planning:
  • Develop and implement IT strategies, policies, and procedures that align with Gasmeth’s business goals and operational needs.
  • Identify opportunities for technology to enhance business processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
  • Conduct cost-effectiveness analyses for new IT projects and investments.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices relevant to the energy sector and overall IT.
  • Develop and manage the annual IT budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and optimal resource allocation.
• IT Operations & Infrastructure Management:
  • Oversee the entire IT infrastructure, including Gasmeth’s networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN), servers, operating systems, databases, cloud solutions, and communication systems (such as voice, video, data).
  • Ensure the high availability and continuous operation of all IT systems, applications, and hardware.
  • Manage and maintain enterprise software systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, project management tools) crucial for Gasmeth’s operations.
  • Implement and manage IT disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) plans to minimize downtime and ensure data integrity and availability.
  • Oversee regular security patch management, antivirus and system updates, systems upgrades, sensitive data migrations, preventive and corrective maintenance, and Operational continuity.
  • Manage relationships with external IT vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
  • Ensure Gasmeth’s IT asset inventory is accurately maintained, regularly updated.
• Cybersecurity & Data Management:
  • Design, implement, and comprehensive cybersecurity framework to protect Gasmeth’s critical data, intellectual property, and operational technology (OT) systems from threats.
  • Conduct regular penetration testing, security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry security standards.
  • Implement and manage data backup and recovery procedures.
• Team Leadership & Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate the IT team, fostering a collaborative, agile and high-performance environment.
  • Recruit, train, and appraise IT staff, communicating clear job expectations and providing opportunities for continuous professional growth.
  • Delegate tasks effectively and manage project timelines and resources.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to the IT team and other departments as needed.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and establish KPIs to measure team effectiveness and individual contributions.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with other departments to align IT initiatives with business goals.
• Project Management:
  • Plan, execute, and oversee IT projects, from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet defined business objectives.
  • Coordinate IT resources and timetables with user departments and external stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Support:
  • Collaborate closely with all departments (e.g., engineering, operations, finance, HR) to understand their technology needs and provide effective IT solutions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for IT-related issues and inquiries.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical staff and senior management.
  • Facilitate user training sessions and create knowledge base articles to improve digital literacy and system adoption.
  • Gather and analyze user feedback to keep continuous improvement of IT services and systems.
  • Participate in strategic planning meetings to ensure IT initiatives support organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • A Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Systems, Business Administration) is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
  • Proven experience in managing complex IT infrastructure and systems, preferably in an industrial, energy, or similar operational environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in successful IT project management and implementation.
  • Experience with cybersecurity best practices and disaster recovery planning.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of computer networks (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, switches, routers), network administration, and installation.
  • Proficiency in various operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and management.
  • Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL)
  • Ability to setup and maintain multi-site VC systems
  • Understanding of industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments is a significant advantage.
  • Expert in Microsoft Office Suite, especially 365 and other relevant business applications.
  • Knowledge of network monitoring tools (such as Cacti, Grafana).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on strategic solutions.
  • Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • High level of integrity and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and security.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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