Director, Information Technology

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Job Summary

The Director of Information Technology is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions in the organization. This includes directing all IT operations to meet organizational goals as well as the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees all technology operations (e.g. network security) and evaluates them according to established goals
• Devises and established IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management
• Analyzes the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs
• Purchases efficient and cost effective technological equipment and software
• Inspects the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency
• Identifies the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management
• Participates on all hardware and software evaluations and maintains vendor contracts.
• Ensures the consistency and maintainability of existing applications by creating, maintaining, and enforcing standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions.
• Directs and prioritizes the work load of subordinate personnel.
• Performs liaison duties between users, operations, and programming personnel in the areas of systems design, modifications or trouble shooting.
• Performs salary administration and conducts interviews and makes recommendations for new hires, consultants and/or replacement personnel.
• Maintains network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers
• Maintains integrity of the network, server deployment, and security
• Assigns configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services
• Administer servers, laptop and desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, company mobile phones, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or related experience, MSc/MA will be a plus.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience within information technology
• Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
• Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
• Experience in controlling information technology budget
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication abilities
• This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.
  
  

Physical Requirements

This position works under usual office conditions. The employee is required to work at a personal computer as well as be on the phone for extended periods of time. Must be able to stand, sit, walk and occasionally climb. The incumbent must be able to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed. Physical demands include ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements

Amount of Expected Travel

Details

Work may involve some driving/traveling to assigned clinics.

Tools & Equipment Used

Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described above are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time. Cano Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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