Olam International was established in 1989 with 1 product in 1 country, trading cashew from Nigeria into India. Today we are a leading agri-business operating from seed to shelf in 65 countries, supplying food and industrial raw materials to over 13,800 customers worldwide. Our team of 23,000 employees has built a leadership position in many businesses including cocoa, coffee, cashew, rice and cotton. We have 44 different products across 16 platforms. Olam is committed to responsible growth, and believes that it is only by doing business in a sustainable way that long-term value for all stakeholders can be delivered. Olam is revolutionising seed to shelf supply chains through the Olam Sustainability Standard. Each step of Olam’s value chain is being examined to identify and implement measures to sustainably deliver products across all of its geographies by 2020. Olam’s initiatives in rural communities are one aspect of this, and in 2010 The Olam Livelihood Charter (OLC) was launched to set a benchmark for projects that incorporate all eight charter Principles of finance, improved yield, labour practices, market access, quality, traceability, social investment and environmental impact. Today we manage 30 OLC initiatives and another 160 beyond the programme, from rural electrification and water facilities to building health centres and schools.
Location: Iganmu, Lagos
Function: Information Technology
Sub-Function: Information Technology
Job Description
- We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of IT to oversee all information technology functions across our diverse network of manufacturing facilities.
- This pivotal role requires a visionary leader capable of aligning IT initiatives with business objectives, driving digital transformation, and ensuring the robust, secure, and efficient operation of all IT systems to support our manufacturing excellence.
Key Deliverables
- IT Strategy: Develop and execute IT roadmap aligned with manufacturing goals—automation, analytics, and efficiency.
- Infrastructure: Manage IT infrastructure across sites—networks, servers, cloud, and end-user systems.
- Enterprise Systems: Lead ERP, MES, PLM, and CRM optimization and integration.
- Cybersecurity: Implement robust security policies and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing, innovative IT team.
- Budget & Vendors: Oversee IT budgets and vendor contracts for cost-effective delivery.
- Digital Transformation: Drive adoption of IoT, AI, and analytics to enhance operations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to deliver tech solutions.
- Risk & Continuity: Mitigate IT risks and maintain disaster recovery/business continuity plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years in IT, including 7+ years in senior leadership within multi-site manufacturing.
- Strong ERP expertise (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365) in manufacturing environments.
- Solid grasp of manufacturing processes and IT/OT integration for operational efficiency.
- Proficient in IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data management.
- Experienced in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven track record in leading large-scale IT projects and transformations.
- Willingness to travel frequently to manufacturing sites.
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