Position Summary:
The Information Technology Manager administers all information technology, hardware and software, based on business needs and priorities. Primary focus is partnering with senior leadership to align technology and business strategies. Seeks to create value made possible by technology. Manages a budget and team to provide software, hardware, network, and database administration for development, operational and data acquisition services.
Essential Functions:
? Partners with leadership to determine data and system needs to support functional operations and industrial automation.
? Determines scope and priorities of projects, discusses system capacity and equipment acquisitions.
? Owns the accuracy and availability of data and response time of applications. Also owns the availability of hardware and the local area network.
? Prepares annual IT plan and budget and monitors progress and reviews variances.
? Manages the development, implementation, installation, and operation of information and automation systems.
? Develops, implements, and monitors information systems policies and controls to ensure data accuracy, security, legal, and regulatory compliance, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance.
? Negotiates and contracts with consultants, technical personnel, and vendors for services and products.
? Ensures support is provided to end users in the selection, procurement, usage, and maintenance of software programs and hardware. Manages computer operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
? Manages the assessment of computer and peripheral equipment production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine costs and impact, and address problems. Develops, maintains, and tests disaster recovery plans.
? Perform research/development concept work to test opportunities for a robust, innovative and competitive IT function.
? Maintain a positive work atmosphere by operating and communicating in a professional and respectful manner with company employees, customers and business associates.
Required Skills:
? Talent for attracting, selecting, and developing a highly efficient and effective IT staff/team.
? Proven budget and project management skills; managing multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
? Established analytical, problem solving skills and implementing process improvements.
? Known for delivering projects on time and within budget.
? Strong critical thinking and decision making skills
? Continuously available to support business needs and direct reports.
? Demonstrated ability to stay current with technology and maintains knowledge; learns new technology quickly.
? Proven experience of taking initiative and having a strong sense of urgency.
Desired Skills:
? Highly organized and self-motivated individual.
? Recognized for working effectively and collaboratively with all levels of the business.
? Master of interpersonal and leadership skills.
? Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience & Education
? Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field. MS degree is highly desirable.
? Ten years of experience working in IT operations with a firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices.
? Three years of experience managing others.
