IT MANAGER

Core Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Security: Maintain essential hardware, software, and networks. Develop and implement disaster recovery plans, backup procedures, and cybersecurity protocols to safeguard company data.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor IT staff. Assign tasks, evaluate performance, and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Project Management: Lead IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Budgeting & Vendor Management: Draft and oversee the annual IT department budget. Negotiate and manage contracts with external IT vendors and service providers.
• Business Alignment: Partner with department heads to assess technology needs and recommend system upgrades or process optimizations to improve productivity.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience: Typically 3-7+ years of progressive experience in IT systems, with a proven track record of team leadership or project management.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of network administration, cloud computing, cybersecurity frameworks, and database management.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, strategic planning, cross-functional communication, and conflict resolution capabilities.