Description

Leading the IT department and overseeing the work of the department staff

Running regular checks on network and data security

Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software and systems

Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organization

Designing training programs and workshops for staff

Conducting regular system audits

Running and sharing regular operation system reports with senior staff

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 for IT team members

Identifying opportunities for team training and skills advancement

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Business, Computer Science or related field
  • Master’s Degree and PMP Certification preferred
  • 4+ years’ experience managing people, vendors, and processes in an IT department
  • Superior analytical and negotiation skills
  • Good communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Strong skills in crisis management and risk mitigation
  • Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines

Skills

Best practices

Communication

Computer science

Leadership

Negotiations

Risk management

PMP

Crisis management

IT

Training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Business, Computer Science