Job Descriptions

VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Summary

The VP of Information Technology's role is to plan, coordinate, direct, and design all operational activities of the IT department, as well as provide direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. This individual will collaborate directly with the executive management team and decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.

In addition, the VP of IT’s primary goals are to develop and manage application portfolios for each department and to attain all IT service level agreements for the user community within the organization. This role also helps to provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives across all areas of the organization.

Responsibilities of Position: Duties include but are not limited to:

Organizational Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate per 4Wall quality standards in all work activities. 
• Participate in strategic and operational processes of the business organization as an advisor to the senior management team.
• Act as an advocate for the organization’s IT vision via regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads, and end users.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business.
• Ensure IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
• Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems.

Personal Responsibilities

• Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization
• Establish IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
• Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems.
• Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development.
• Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets.
• Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.
• Assess and make recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT organization.
• Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices. Advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on their competitive or financial impact.
• Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.
• Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments.
• Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.
• Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance
• Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Team Responsibilities

• Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
• Provide a friendly, personal demeaner with a willingness to interact.
• Actively encourage and participate with employee engagement and culture building initiatives 
• Commits to the Company Values and acknowledges dedication to providing excellent service for our users and internal team.
• Ensure that all employees, vendors, outside contractors, etc. are operating all job tasks, functions and equipment in a safe manner per company policy.  Ensure that employees feel comfortable reporting any workplace hazards or safety concerns.

Key Requirements

• University degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or business administration. Advanced degree in either of these fields with technology as a core component preferred
• 15-20 years’ experience managing and/or directing an IT operation with proven leadership skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations.
• Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems.
• Good understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.
• Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management.
• Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development.
• Excellent understanding of project management principles.
• Superior understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT.
• Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must adhere to all company policies, SOPs, and other management directives. 

Physical Requirements

The job duties and tasks of this position require the employee to regularly stand and walk. Regular use of computer monitors, and a keyboard/mouse will be required. The employee may need to push, pull, bend, climb, reach, twist, and kneel as well as lift and/or move 75-100 pounds of various IT equipment. Other physical requirements of the job include communication and visual acuity such as close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the employee will be in a temperature-controlled work environment.

Availability

• Must be available to work in the evenings and weekends, as required.

Position Location and/or Territory and Travel

• Position will require travel on occasion

Position Type

• Full-Time/Regular
• Based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), management has analyzed this position and determined it to be exempt