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.