Head Technology

Job Description Head Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Company: Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Engineering Projects
Experience: Minimum 25 Years, with 15+ Years in Leadership Roles
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Position Overview
SEEPCO is looking for an experienced and strategic Head Information & Communication Technology (ICT) to lead the organization's technology function and drive digital transformation across business operations.
The role will be responsible for developing and executing the organization's ICT strategy, ensuring robust IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, data management, business continuity, and technology governance. The position will work closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders to align technology investments with business objectives.
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, EPC, Engineering Projects, or other large-scale industrial environments, with a proven track record of managing complex technology landscapes and leading large ICT teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. ICT Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the organization's overall ICT strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the ICT function and provide strategic technology direction to senior management.
• Establish technology roadmaps, policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for digital transformation and process automation.
• Manage ICT budgets, technology investments, vendors, and resources.

2. IT Infrastructure & Operations

• Oversee enterprise IT infrastructure, including:

• Data centers and cloud infrastructure

• Servers, storage, virtualization, and backup systems

• LAN/WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, and network infrastructure

• End-user computing and IT service management

• Collaboration and communication platforms

• Ensure high availability, reliability, scalability, and performance of ICT systems.

• Establish robust disaster recovery and business continuity mechanisms.

3. Cybersecurity & Information Security

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity and information security strategies.
• Ensure appropriate controls for endpoint, network, identity, access, data, and application security.
• Lead security risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance initiatives.
• Establish policies and controls relating to data privacy, access management, and information governance.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on cybersecurity audits and assessments.

4. Project & Engineering Technology Support

• Ensure ICT infrastructure and applications effectively support Oil & Gas, EPC, engineering, construction, and project operations.
• Support technology requirements for project sites, remote locations, offices, and operational facilities.
• Ensure reliable communication and connectivity across project locations.
• Oversee implementation and support of project-specific technology solutions.

5. IT Governance & Service Management

• Establish and monitor IT governance, policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Implement effective IT service management processes and SLAs.
• Monitor service performance, system availability, incidents, and problem management.
• Ensure appropriate IT controls, documentation, asset management, and technology lifecycle management.
• Drive continuous improvement in ICT service delivery.

6. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage strategic relationships with technology vendors, system integrators, consultants, and service providers.
• Lead technology procurement, contract negotiations, SLA management, and vendor performance reviews.
• Work closely with business heads, project teams, finance, HR, procurement, and senior management.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and practical technology solutions.

7. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing ICT team.
• Define organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives.
• Build internal technology capabilities through training and knowledge development.
• Establish succession planning and leadership development within the ICT function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Technology Management, Business Administration, or a related field will be an advantage.
• Minimum 25 years of overall experience, with 15+ years in senior ICT/IT leadership roles.
• Extensive experience managing enterprise IT environments in Oil & Gas, Energy, EPC, Engineering, Construction, or other large-scale industrial organizations.
• Proven experience leading large ICT teams and complex technology transformation programs.

Preferred Certifications
One or more of the following would be advantageous:

• ITIL
• PMP / PRINCE2
• CISSP / CISM
• COBIT
• TOGAF
• Cloud certifications Azure / AWS
• Relevant SAP/ERP or cybersecurity certifications

Key Technical Exposure
Candidates should have strong exposure to several of the following:

• Enterprise IT Infrastructure
• Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
• Network & Telecommunications
• Cybersecurity & Information Security
• Data Centers & Disaster Recovery
• SAP / ERP Applications
• Microsoft 365 / Azure
• Active Directory / Identity & Access Management
• IT Service Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• Data & Business Intelligence
• Digital Transformation
• IT Governance & Risk Management
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Technology Procurement & Vendor Management

Key Competencies

• Strategic IT Leadership
• Digital Transformation
• Enterprise Technology Architecture
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership & People Development
• IT Governance & Risk Management
• Commercial & Budget Management
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Change Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Strong Communication and Executive Presentation Skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate will be a senior enterprise IT leader with 25+ years of experience and 15+ years in leadership positions, having managed IT functions within a large, complex and geographically distributed organization.
• The candidate should have a strong combination of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, ERP, IT operations, IT service management, technology governance, project delivery and business continuity experience.
• Candidates from large Indian conglomerates, Oil & Gas companies, Energy & Power companies, EPC organizations, Engineering & Infrastructure companies, Manufacturing groups, Metals & Mining, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Automotive and other large industrial organizations would be relevant.
• Experience in managing IT across multiple business units, corporate offices, project sites and remote/operational locations will be highly valuable.
• The successful candidate will be expected to provide strong technology leadership while ensuring stable, secure.