This role is responsible and accountable for the organization-wide implementation and maintenance of the company’s information technology requirements and the effective and efficient operation of the existing applications and development of new technical solutions. The successful candidate must be experienced in:
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage information technology and computer systems running regular checks on network and data security and conducting regular system audits
Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software and systems
Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guidelines for the organization
Designing training programs and workshops for staff
Running and sharing regular operation system reports
Overseeing and determining timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations and outages
Managing and reporting on allocation of IT budget
Providing direction, coaching and training for IT team members, communicating expectations and appraising performance
Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT, phone systems and electronic data operations
Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems
Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational effectiveness
Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
Analyze business needs presented by users and recommend technical solutions with completion timelines
Produce detailed timelines and implement effective project control for new software releases
Preserve assets by implementing disaster recovery, backup procedures, information security and control structures
Recommend information technology strategies, policies and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes, identifying problems and anticipating organizational requirements
Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements and preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action
Install hardware and peripheral components
Administer email, anti-virus and fire wall systems
Participate in all hardware and software evaluations and manage vendor contracts
QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Computer Science or related field
5+ years experience within information technology
Proven working experience as an IT manager or relevant experience
Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
Expertise in data center management and data governance
Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation
