Leading the IT department and overseeing the work of the department staff Running regular checks on network and data security Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software and systems Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organization Designing training programs and workshops for staff Conducting regular system audits Running and sharing regular operation system reports with senior staff Overseeing and determining timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations and outages Managing and reporting on allocation of IT budget Providing direction for IT team members Identifying opportunities for team training and skills advancement QUALIFICATIONS Bachelorrsquos Degree in IT, Business, Computer Science or related field Masterrsquos Degree and PMP Certification preferred 4+ yearsrsquo experience managing people, vendors, and processes in an IT department Superior analytical and negotiation skills Good communication skills ndash both written and verbal Strong skills in crisis management and risk mitigation Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines