IT Projects Specialist – UNOC

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for justifying and coordinating ICT projects as may be assigned from time to time.
• Technical lead for the design, development and implementation of new projects, applications and changes to existing computer systems and software packages
• Support the preparation of financial budgets and present proposals for capital ICT projects
• Support the preparation of IT equipment and software specifications and preparing requisitions for approval by the Projects Manager
• Work with End Users and ensure their participation in project definition and usage, including but not limited to participation in concept proofing prior to rollout of new software
• Offer technical guidance to IT Project Teams during software developments and integrations to ensure that new software and hardware for new projects is fully integrated into the existing IT architecture
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s)

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelors degree (Hons) in ICT or related studies
• Project Management Certification e.g. PRINCE2 or PMP and a proven practitioner for at least 3 years.
• Certification in any of the Programming Languages.
• A minimum of Six (6) years working experience in Information Technology, three (3)
• of which must have been in Software Development and/or IT Projects Management
• Proven experience in software development, systems automation, robotics and artificial intelligence.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and managing Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in the development and use of computer systems and quantitative modelling techniques for solving business problems and making managerial decisions
• Proven experience in use of modern techniques like Agile Methodology, Waterfall and use of programming languages like JavaScript, HTML / CSS, SQL, Python

Skills and Competencies

• Project Management Skills
• Software Development/ Programming skills
• Proficiency in ICT Systems Automation
• Team Leadership skills
• ITIL practices
• Stakeholder Management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 technologies
• Knowledge in Microsoft power platform
• Results-driven and critical thinking skills
• Analytical and attention to detail skills
• Problem-solving skills with ability to think strategically and logically