Notice to applicants:- This is a non-sponsorship opportunity; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorizations.
- Applicants are required to be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis immediately.
- Candidates must be able to commute into an office and reside locally.
- Direct Hires Only. No Solicitations or Recruiters.
Summary of Position The IT Manager is responsible for overseeing the management of the organization's information technology and infrastructure and lead a team of IT professionals while overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the organization's technology systems. The IT Manager possesses strong technical skills and management experience
. The IT Manager will report to CTO.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Manage overall IT strategy that aligns with the organization's business objectives, including implementation and maintenance
- Manage department staff by recruiting, training, and coaching employees, communicating job expectations, and appraising their performance
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, network systems, and desktops
- Ensure the security and integrity of the organization's data, network access and backup systems
- Manage the organization's relationship with technology vendors and service providers
- Stay up to date with new technologies and industry trends to ensure the organization remains competitive and innovative
- Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions timely
- Develop and manage the IT department's budget and ensure resources are allocated effectively
- Provide reporting on IT operations and performance metrics to executive and senior management
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to IT, such as data privacy laws
- Design, develop, implement, coordinate, and maintain systems, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to, disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies
- Additional relevant duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (required):- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant IT experience, with at a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role
- Strong technical skills, with experience in Windows and VMWare environments
- Experience in managing complex IT projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and experience implementing security measures
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team
- Experience in developing and implementing IT policies and procedures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound decisions
- Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations related to IT, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, or MCSE
- Experience in cloud computing and migration
- Experience in managing enterprise-level applications, such as ERP or CRM systems
- Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks
- Ability to be on call 24/7
- Ability to commute to the corporate office