IT Head (Onsite, Lahore, PKR Salary)

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (MBA IT / MIS is a plus).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in IT, including 5+ years in a senior IT leadership role.
• IT Infrastructure and Operations
• ERP System Implementation & Management
• Networking, Virtualization, and Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
• Vendor & Budget Management
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Excellent problem-solving and crisis management skills
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, diversified business environment
• Any relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, PMP/PRINCE2, SAP/Oracle ERP, or CISA/CISM/CISSP (for cybersecurity governance) will be considered a plus

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Groups IT strategy aligned with long-term business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional IT team across multiple business units.
• Advise the executive leadership on emerging technologies and their business impact.
• Oversee design, maintenance, and scalability of IT infrastructure (servers, data centers, cloud environments).
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of on-premise and cloud infrastructure.
• Implement disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans.
• Lead implementation, integration, and optimization of ERP systems (preferably SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).
• Collaborate with cross-departmental stakeholders to customize ERP modules for operations, finance, HR, procurement, etc.
• Ensure ERP reporting and analytics capabilities are optimized for business intelligence.
• Design and manage secure and scalable networking architecture (LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewalls, VLANs).
• Monitor network performance and ensure protection against cybersecurity threats (firewalls, intrusion detection, antivirus, endpoint protection).
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, local laws).
• Supervise the development and maintenance of in-house applications and third-party integrations.
• Ensure regular software updates, license compliance, and version control across the organization.
• Evaluate and deploy productivity tools and enterprise collaboration platforms.
• Define and enforce IT policies, SOPs, and security protocols.
• Manage vendor contracts and IT procurement budgets.
• Conduct regular IT audits and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Drive automation, process re-engineering, and digitization across departments.
• Lead R&D on AI/ML, IoT, cloud-native tools, and modern digital tools for operational efficiency.
• Champion the culture of continuous improvement and agile methodologies in the IT domain.