overseeing a company's technological infrastructure and staff by planning, implementing, and maintaining hardware, software, and network systems. Key responsibilities include managing IT budgets and projects, ensuring data security, developing IT strategies that align with business goals, and supervising the IT team. They also manage vendors, ensure compliance with regulations, and handle disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Core responsibilities

• Strategy and planning:Develop and implement IT strategies that align with the organization's overall objectives. This includes assessing new technologies and making recommendations for adoption.
• Project management:Lead and manage major IT projects, such as system updates, migrations, and implementations. This involves setting deadlines and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• IT operations:Oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT department, including the maintenance, optimization, and support of the company's hardware, software, and networks.
• Budget and vendor management:Manage the annual IT budget and negotiate contracts with vendors for hardware, software, and services.
• Security and compliance:Ensure the security of IT systems and data, conduct regular audits, and enforce IT governance and policies. This also includes developing and updating disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Team leadership:Supervise and manage the IT staff, including providing training and professional development. They also act as a liaison between the IT department and other parts of the organization.

Key skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with technical and non-technical staff
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Project management and organizational skills
• Technical expertise in hardware, software, and network systems
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks concurrently