•Analyze a company’s current technology infrastructure and align it with the business’ strategic plans.•Develop a communication system for the company, including network infrastructure, wide area connectivity, etc.•Work closely with project managers to ensure optimum allocation and utilization of technology resources.•Supervise and recruit technology staff.•Ensure that the company’s IT operations adhere to local laws.•Ensure the security of the business’ IT assets. This is a particularly problematic situation for businesses in light of the recent spate of hacker attacks.•Work closely with other C-level executives to create strategic plans for the business’ future growth.•Establish the IT department’s operative goals and objectives.•Dual role as acting CTO - to develop and implement new technologies.

◦Overseeing technical projects in alignment with organizational goals ◦Directing the effective delivery of networks, development, and disaster recovery systems and processes◦Working with information engineers to find solutions to manage business activities◦Supervising a team of workers, while working closely with management, external vendors and advisors◦Preparing financial budgets and presenting proposals for capital projects to senior executives◦Researching and recommending new products◦Identifying new market opportunities◦Leading efforts to improve IT processes

•Developing project plans, goals, and budgets; identifying resources needed•Developing schedules and methods for measuring results•Guiding and performing strategic analysis for the project•Organising and managing all phases of the project to ensure on-time completion•Assembling and coordinating project team members; assigning individual responsibilities•Preparing requests for proposals and conducting all necessary meetings to facilitate selection of project services and products•Planning and overseeing the preparation and dissemination of project communications.