IT Director
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Description
Responsible to oversee all IT (Information Technology) functions in our company. The IT Director performs and manages the company’s technology operations and the implementation of new IT systems and policies.
Tasks
- Oversee all technology operations (e.g. network security) and evaluate them according to established goals
- Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management
- Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs
- Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software
- Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency
- Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management
- Control budget and report on expenditure
- Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts
- Provide continuous improvement solutions for communication to the facility and meeting rooms
Qualifications / Education
- BS/BA in computer science, engineering or other related field.
- Travel as needed to support plants in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Rhode Island
- Proven experience as IT director or similar role
- Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
- Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
- Experience in controlling information technology budget
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication abilities
