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Job Requirements of Senior Director of Information Technology:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
Chicago, IL (Onsite)
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Senior Director of Information Technology
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Headquarters: 4300 W. 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
Website:
Job Summary:
The Senior Director of Information Technology will manage and direct the Company's information technology (IT) operations, ensuring the department provides an efficient and effective technical support service.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Identify technology needs and make recommendations to business decision-makers
- Manage the IT team including developers, security analysts, support technicians and vendors
- Maintain company hardware and software programs
- Implement company-wide technology updates and hold sessions to teach employees on new features
- Leads development and implementation processes for the organizations IT systems and department.
- Develops and implements business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss.
- Establishes efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure.
- Analyzes IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs.
- Oversees security of systems, networks, and enterprise information.
- Facilitates IT security audits or investigations.
- Develops and maintains relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.
- Coordinates multisite IT systems via enterprise resource planning (ERP).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to lead and teach others
- Proficient in the latest technology for IT systems and management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent change management skills
- Through understanding of IT and practical applications to support the Company's goals.
- Up-to-date knowledge of latest IT developments
- Ability to explain highly technical concepts in simple terms
- Knowledge of best computer security practices
- Good research and analysis skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science required; master's degree or MBA preferred.
- At least ten years of experience managing an IT department.
- Implementation of an ERP system required
- Experience with D365 preferred
Recommended Skills
- Analytical
- Attention To Detail
- Auditing
- Change Management
- Communication
- Computer Security
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