It Manager
CurrentResponsible for ongoing development and management of critical systems, servers and network, application, system security, overseeing department budget and planning, and maintaining accurate documentation. Ensure day-to-day IT operations. Direct IT projects and maintain communication, project planning, and status reporting. Lead direct reporters.• Successfully built the bridge for better communication with departments and IT for better understanding of the business and how IT can more efficiently support the needs of management and end users• Collaborate with Division, IT staff, Site Management and Users on executing company goals and projects• Coordinate multiple projects to ensure the alignment with milestones, deadlines and budgetsfor programs• Implement SOX program and internal controls, including risk assessment, audit plans, and provide quarterly testing with internal and external KPMG auditors. • Managed migration of 35 Division sites, from EVault to Veeam Backup and Recovery, for individual sites disaster recovery solution • Implemented Division-wide Citrix Virtual app and Desktop across US and Canada sites • Improved troubleshooting process with document work instructions for systems/applications for US and International sites• Support and manage Active Directory and create, manage and monitor group policies• Manage and optimized Compellent Storage with VMware• Complete server builds and network configurations, including managing virtual and physical environment• Calculate financial aspects of the IT Department, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review• Provide staff training, project management, leadership and guidance to other team members • Streamline help desk tickets and lead IT staff to quickly and efficiently resolve tickets