Role Description

Technical > IT Director

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Short Description:

IT Directors manage and supervise an organization's technical operations which includes overseeing IT department employees and ensuring all technology systems and applications support the organization's goals and objectives.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing all IT operations including staff and infrastructure.
  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating IT projects in line with organizational objectives.
  • Liaising with other departments, determining and addressing their IT needs and requirements.
  • Managing and supervising employees in the IT department.
  • Ensuring the maintenance of current projects and technology systems.
  • Identifying vulnerabilities, the need for upgrades, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Proposing strategic solutions and recommending new systems and software.
  • Preparing financial budgets and performance reports.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with external advisors and vendors.
  • Ensuring reported issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Degree in computer science or a related field required.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Proof of continued education such as certifications is desirable.
  • 3+ years of management experience in an IT environment.
  • Sound working knowledge of IT operations, systems, and developments.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. 
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: (7.0 to < 8.0)

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