Senior Management Information System (mis) Associate

SENIOR MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) ASSOCIATE

Subsidiary: Genser Energy Ghana Limited (GEGL)

Location: Corporate Office (Accra or Takoradi), Ghana (West Africa)

Designation Level: Functional Head

OBJECTIVE: The Senior MIS Associate will be responsible for driving company-wide optimization initiatives through identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks in processes and procedures, and deploying the right technologies. The Senior MIS Associate will play a key role in leveraging the latest technologies to drive our business forward and will lead efforts in automating processes, integrating applications, and migrating to new software platforms.

This role requires a deep understanding of project management and change management to transition business processes from stand-alone semi-computerized to fully networked-computerized systems. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in contributing to complex MIS transformation projects and a passion for continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Application Integration & Software Migration:

• Drive the integration of various applications to ensure seamless interoperability.
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their application needs and ensure effective integration.
• Ensure third-party applications are integrated efficiently.
• Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during migrations.

Project Management:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors (e.g., consultants, technical experts) to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
• Lead MIS projects from initiation to completion, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
• Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and report on project status to senior management.
• Oversee the management of vendors and external service providers.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Communicate complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure end-users are proficient with new systems.

Budget:

• Assist with the preparation of the monthly budget of Corporate MIS. Ensure the MIS budget is in line with the department’s scheduled activities.
• Follow-up with the Finance on the release of funds for approved expenses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or any related field is mandatory.
• Master’s degree in Business is a plus.
• Multicultural experience is mandatory.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience in MIS, with a focus on optimization, integration, and software migration.
• Proven experience managing large-scale MIS transformation projects (automation) and leading cross-functional teams.
• Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or CISSP are a plus.

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