Senior IT Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior IT Manager/Director with a strong background in IT leadership and a passion for building teams from the ground up. This role is pivotal to shaping our IT department's strategic direction and establishing a robust technical foundation for the company's operations. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of technical expertise, leadership, and a hands-on approach to driving innovative solutions and managing scalable IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Building & Leadership:

• Recruit, hire, and mentor a high-performing IT team, including network administrators, system architects, developers, and support staff.

• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and career development pathways for team members.

• Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging continuous learning, innovation, and high performance.

2. Strategic Planning:

• Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with the company’s long-term goals and objectives.

• Define the technical roadmap, identifying key technologies and investments that will support business growth.

• Conduct regular technology assessments to ensure the infrastructure remains current and future-proof.

3. Infrastructure & Systems Management:

• Oversee the design, deployment, and management of scalable IT infrastructure (networks, servers, databases, cloud services).

• Ensure systems are secure, reliable, and optimized for performance.

• Implement IT policies, standards, and procedures for the effective management of infrastructure and IT operations.

4. Project Management:

• Lead major IT projects, including new system implementations, migrations, upgrades, and integrations.

• Work cross-functionally with other departments to ensure technology supports overall business processes.

• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for IT services and software/hardware purchases.

5. Security & Compliance:

• Ensure robust cybersecurity practices are in place, including risk management, data protection, and incident response.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).

6. Budgeting & Cost Management:

• Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring the department operates within financial parameters.

• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on IT performance and spending.

7. Technology Innovation:

• Identify emerging technologies that could provide competitive advantages to the business.

• Foster an innovative mindset within the IT team, encouraging experimentation with new tools, platforms, and approaches.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 8+ years of experience in IT management roles, with proven success in building and leading IT teams.

• Extensive experience with network infrastructure, cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure), virtualization, and enterprise software solutions.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, compliance, and data governance.

• Experience in project management, including the use of Agile methodologies.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Key Competencies:

• Visionary Leadership

• Strategic Thinking

• Technical Expertise

• Project Management

• Communication Skills

• Team Building and Development

What We Offer:

• Attractive salary, 13th month salary, year-end bonus based on business results

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic, growing IT team

• Collaborative and innovative work environment