• Encourages an inclusive environment for all team members.
• Advocates for change initiatives and effectively leads the implementation of innovative ideas within the IT department and across the organization.
• Communicates company changes and significant events to IT staff members, ensuring they are informed.
• Enforces data trust and enablement security measures to protect the company's information.
• Remains up to date on emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Assists in the hiring and training process of IT support staff, ensuring they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill their roles effectively.

Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight

• Establishes strategic annual and long-term business plans and operational budgets for responsible IT areas.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive cloud security strategy aligned with the organization's overall security objectives and the larger organizational cloud strategy.
• Assures the alignment of IT and business strategy with particular focus on thought leadership and innovation. Must be able to design and execute multi-year plans.
• Tracks implementations to ensure financial and service targets are met according to timelines.

Leadership and Operations Management

• Creates a security strategy and roadmap to drive the organization towards a more secure future.
• Directs and manages IT Department activities and operations. Leads multiple teams of various levels of employees and consultants through the prioritization and implementation of project-related activities.
• Provides motivational career development and assessment of team members.
• Encourages a diverse, inclusive team.

Service Delivery and Stakeholder Management

• Leads the incident response plan for the organization enrolling leadership to follow a well-rehearsed plan when a cyber event occurs.
• Oversees and negotiates service level agreements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Keeps track of service delivery to ensure agreed targets and standards are met.
• Directs relationships with vendors and ensures that vendors meet business objectives, SLAs, and deliverables in a timely manner and within budget guidelines.
• Interacts with major suppliers, overseeing RFPs, bids, contracts, and service agreements.

Project Planning and Resource Allocation

• Implements and directs security solutions that are secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Determines the value of every IT-related project. Prioritizes the scheduling and implementation of major IT projects to ensure the efficient utilization of resources.
• Identifies IT resources required to meet defined business objectives.
• Defends and develops opportunities for continuous creative improvement of processes and systems.
• Oversees, creates, and maintains the policies and procedures that protect the organization's computing infrastructure and data.

Policy Development and Implementation

• Collaborates with Legal and Government Relations/Compliance teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Advocates for changes in other departments' practices to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Directs the planning, production, and implementation of information and technology-related systems policies, procedures, and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in Information Technology, Business Development, or a related field required.
• 12-15+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 5-7+ years in a similar size company and with relevant achievements
• Demonstrated senior-level IT management experience, adept at shaping and executing complex IT strategies.
• Executive presence in gaining consensus across all parties.
• Proven track record managing budgets ranging from $4 million to $10 million, showcasing financial acumen in IT operations.
• Proficiency in articulating intricate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear concise manner.
• Proficient in leading multiple IT disciplines, including software development, technical support, and systems architecture, showcasing adept project management skills.
• In-depth understanding of computer systems, applications, operating systems, and robust knowledge of data security protocols. Ability to ensure all systems are secured at all times.
• Strong negotiation skills and a collaborative approach in dealings with third-party IT business partners.
• Critical Thinking and Decision-Making (proficiency: High): Advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills, essential for navigating complex IT landscapes and quickly addressing challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Development, or related field preferred.

• This role does not support a work sponsorship; therefore candidates MUST be eligible to work in the US and is not a C2C position
• Benefits and 401K are provided
• Hybrid Role - Remote work 2 days per week (after 90 days) [Wednesdays & Fridays]