Assistant Director Of Information Technology
CurrentGENERAL DESCRIPTIONUnder the general supervision of the Director of Information Technology, this position is responsible to ensure the streamlined operation of the IT Bureau in alignment with the business objectives of the organization. This individual will plan, coordinate, direct, and design IT-related activities of the organization, as well as provide administrative direction and support for daily operational activities of the IT Bureau. The Assistant IT Director will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. This person will also define and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices. In the absence of the Director, the incumbent will assume the responsibilities of directing the bureau and its functions. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Lead IT Bureau operational and strategic planning, including forecasting organizational needs, fostering innovation, and planning large diverse organizational projects;• Manage financial aspects of the IT Bureau, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review;• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision;• Negotiate and administer vendor, maintenance, and consultant contracts and service agreements;• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals within a large diverse organization;• Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations;• Approve and oversee projects and project portfolio;