IT Manager – Energy Sector

About the role

A leading energy company in Kenya is looking for a strategic and hands-on IT Manager to oversee technology infrastructure, digital transformation initiatives and cybersecurity frameworks. The role aligns IT strategy with business goals, covering operations from supply chain and depot management to retail automation and corporate functions, and leads a team to keep systems available 24/7.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement an IT roadmap supporting growth across the East African market, and lead digital transformation projects such as IoT integration and mobile payment technologies at retail outlets.
• Manage the annual IT budget (CAPEX and OPEX) for optimal return on investment.
• Oversee ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle or Navision) and ensure high availability of servers, cloud services (Azure/AWS) and connectivity across remote sites.
• Manage retail automation systems, including forecourt controllers and POS platforms, for accurate operational and sales reporting.
• Implement cybersecurity frameworks, ensure compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019), and develop and regularly test Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
• Manage relationships with third-party technology providers, telecom partners and software consultants, and liaise with regulators on technology compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field; Master's degree or MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years of IT experience, with at least 4 years in a senior management role.
• Experience in the energy, manufacturing, logistics or FMCG sectors is highly preferred; experience with Forecourt Management Systems is an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CISM/CISSP, PMP/PRINCE2 or ITIL are listed as advantages.

Required skills

• ERP management in manufacturing, logistics or distribution environments.
• Network engineering: SD-WAN, VPNs and industrial networking.
• Data analytics with PowerBI or Tableau.
• Cloud architecture: managing and migrating hybrid cloud environments.
• Crisis management and clear communication of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

To apply, send your CV by email with the subject line "IT Manager Application".