University of Petroleum & Energy Studies - Deputy Director - IT

Implement strategic plans and objectives of the information technology needs of the University to ensure IT capabilities are responsive to the needs of the University's growth and objectives.

- Ensure continuous delivery of technical services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of systems and programs.

- Ensure technical problems are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner.

- Oversee the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing systems and software packages.

- Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Management from time to time.

Essential Skills

- Able to link technical solutions with business strategy when working with business partners

- Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

- Exhibits stakeholder-first behavior with an emphasis on quality and operational efficiency

- Ability to gather requirements and shape new solutions with minimal amount of clarity-should be willing to work with uncertain, fast evolving and incomplete information

- Able to understand large and complex technical landscapes

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

- Assignments frequently involve working on virtual and global projects. Strong team-working skills and the ability to work successfully in multi-cultural teams are very important

- Support to consistently demonstrate top quartile excellence in delivery

- Proactive, self-motivated, takes initiative, and requires minimal supervision

- Ability to work effectively and manage relationships with senior Business leaders, peers and subordinates, in a virtual, geographically dispersed and cross cultural environment