Director It

Position Summary
The Director of Information Technology seeks to ensure the streamlined operation of the IT department in alignment with the business objectives of the company. They will plan, coordinate, direct, and design IT-related activities, as well as provide administrative direction and support for the daily activities of the IT department. This person will also define and implement IT policies, procedures, and practices. The Director of IT will work closely with other decision makers in the company to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead IT Department in operational and strategic planning (innovation, allocation of resources)
• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems
• Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the expansion of the IT department and the company’s technology
• Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives
• Oversee provision of end-user services (help desk and tech support)
• Work with stakeholders to define business and system requirements for new technology implementations
• Keep up to date with all current technologies

Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

• Manage the financial aspects of the IT department
• Approve and oversee projects and project portfolio
• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision
• Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements
• Practice asset management for IT hardware, software, and equipment
• Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions
• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent IT activities

Qualifications

• Min., BA degree in Computer Science & 5 yrs related work
• MBA w/technology as core component
• Knowledge of current tech infrastructure, protocols, regulations, & standards
• Application support experience w/SQL & Delphi
• Understanding of HR practices/procedures, & project mgmt
• Leadership, written/oral communication, customer service, & interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct & direct research into IT issues & products
• Presentation of ideas in business & user-friendly language
• General math calculations for business cases, budgets, etc
• Self-motivated, attention to detail
• Analytical, evaluative, & problem-solving abilities
• Prioritize & execute tasks under high-pressure
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Competencies
Managing Technology
People Management
Managing Resources
Driving Projects to Completion
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
Travel
Travel is to and from business office located in Roanoke, VA.
Supervisory Responsibility
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to success perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to type on a keyboard and/or office phone and to sort through business files. They are frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. They must be able to lift up to 25lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40 hours per week.
AAP/EEO Statement
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.