IT Manager

The successful candidate will be stable, experienced, willing to work as part of a team, and able to handle a variety of areas, including desktop support; network maintenance and support; phone system; security cameras; software; document management software; etc. Aligning IT inf

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Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals
Managing IT budgets, forecasting, handling cash flow and enforcing cost-effectiveness,
Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes,
Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware,
Assuring that IT activities are within the limits of applicable laws, codes and regulations,
Testing, troubleshooting and adjusting information systems to operate effectively,
Implementing security of the network, data, and its storage and communication systems, and
Supporting the department with all the knowledge they have when needed,

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Running regular checks on network and data security,
Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software and systems,
Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organization,
Designing training programs and workshops for staff,
Conducting regular system audits,
Running and sharing regular operational system reports with senior staff,
Overseeing and determining timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations and outages,
Managing and reporting on allocation of IT budget,
Providing direction for IT team members,
Identifying opportunities for team training and skills advancement,
Managing information technology and computer systems,
Controlling and evaluating IT and electronic data operations,
Collaborative team member,
Experience coordinating installations, upgrades, and maintenance,
Ability to identify software needs,
Knowledge of architecture processes and performance reports of operating systems,
Strong critical thinking skills,
Manage information and data management across the firm,
Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations,
Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures,
Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems,
Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy,
Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time,
Audit systems and assess their outcomes,
Preserve assets, information security and control structures,
Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness,
Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience,
Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis, and computer hardware/software systems,
Expertise in data center management and data governance,
Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation,
Ability to manage personnel,
Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services,
Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure,
Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes,
Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs,
Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software,
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT,
Generating performance reports for operating systems,
Assuring all IT activities are performed within the parameters of applicable laws, codes, and regulations,
Evaluating technology risks to develop a very good disaster recovery plan and backup procedures,
Remaining up to date with advances in technology and industry best practices,
Commitment to building a culture of learning, including a demonstrated track record of training junior staff,
Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices.