Dr. B. Lal - IT Head

STATEGIC PLANNING

- Create a vision within the organization, communicate it to employees and lead and motivate the team to achieve the vision.

- Develop an IT strategy which identifies the future direction of the use of technology within the organization to drive efficiencies

- Provide advice to the Board on the application and use of IT to provide excellent services working closely with the senior management team to overcome business challenges with the use of technology.

- To identify solutions and opportunities to improve organizational performance. Evaluate customer's requirements, prepare and present proposals, design and deliver solutions to meet customer's objectives.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

- Be a champion of change, optimizing current IT solutions whilst promoting innovative solutions to operational challenges

- Apply a structured methodology and lead change management activities. Prepare and implement project plans to achieve the desired outcomes.

- Control and manage the project resources and budget.

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

- Procure, negotiate, manage and monitor services provided by third parties ensuring effective service delivery.

- Manage the relationships with contractors and suppliers

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

- To be the senior technical manager and to contribute to the development, implementation and review of Gateway's corporate strategies, annual project plans, policies and procedures

- To develop and maintain positive relationships with key partners and stakeholders.

- To ensure effective management of staff and resources promoting team building and collaborative working to deliver the corporate plan

- To provide clear, succinct and cogent reports to required deadlines for the Board, Committees, the Chief Executive, Management Teams and key stakeholders as required.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 - To manage the IT budgets achieving Value for Money.

DATA PROTECTION

- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Computer Misuse Act, the Data Protection and Health & Safety Acts (as applicable to IT usage)