Head of Information Technology

Description:

An IT Head for a retail company is a senior role responsible for aligning technology strategy with business goals, overseeing the company's IT infrastructure, systems, and support, and ensuring seamless and secure technology operations across the retail division. Key duties include managing the IT team, implementing tech solutions for sales and operations, ERP and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a technology strategy that supports retail objectives and growth.
• Planning and executing corporate IT strategy
• Managing computer systems, networks, and security
• Managing hardware and software deployments
• Protecting sensitive information and system-crucial data
• Managing applications and their security
• Assessing IT risks
• Managing disaster recovery
• Calculating the costs of IT systems and potential security risks
• Developing IT security policies that cover data access, devices, incident response, and other issues
• Working with other professionals to implement technical upgrades and mitigate potential risks
• Creating IT guidelines
• Manage the IT budget, making recommendations for technology investments
• Leading team of IT software & hardware professionals