Head IT

Key Responsibilities: - Manage the entire IT applications and systems landscape for International Supply & Trading (IST) and Economic Planning & Scheduling (EPS) business functions. - Provide governance and oversight over application support and lead a team of technical analysts and application developers. - Collaborate with business units to identify automation opportunities and design/develop software modules for customized reporting, MIS, Business Intelligence, and data integration. - Continuously evaluate new systems applicable to business operations. - Ensure maximum uptime for all processes and adhere to audit and compliance requirements. - Oversee business applications including energy/commodity trading & risk management software, an in‑house BI/reporting portal, and syndicated data feeds (shipping updates, freight rates, commodity prices, financial analysis). - Manage telecommunications systems (telephony, voice recording, chat messenger) ensuring 100% uptime, regular backups, and regulatory compliance. - Supervise technology stack: MS SQL Server BI (MSAS, MSIS, MSRS), IIS Server, C#, .NET, Excel VBA, Theobald connector (SAP/MSIS integration). - Understand business processes and information requirements; develop and maintain business data and information needs; act as liaison between business and IT project teams to create optimal data views. - Participate in all IT projects, providing expertise on data and information. - Implement policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices. - Lead, develop, and motivate team members to achieve organizational outcomes. - Collate market data and subscribed reports for business users. What We’re Looking For: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Computer Technology. - At least 10 years of relevant experience deploying IT solutions across various industries or platforms; total experience of 12–15 years. - Hands‑on development or system design experience within mid‑to‑large size teams. - Experience in a refinery division is a strong plus; exposure to trading industry front‑to‑back office operations is essential. - Proficiency in MS SQL development, SAP integration, and Microsoft technologies (database, software development tools). - Strong networking, troubleshooting, and technical problem‑solving skills. - Ability to drive automation, make technology decisions, and recommend effective solutions. - Demonstrated leadership, motivation, decisiveness, and networking abilities. - Complete dedication to the organization’s financial success. Additional Information: - Responsible for IT open and CAPEX budgets. - Team size: 2 direct reports. - Reports functionally to the Chief Information Officer and interacts with business end users, corporate IT, the CEO office, audit & compliance, and external vendors.