Overview
As the Director of IT Business Applications, you are responsible for overseeing all aspects of our business applications and IT infrastructure, ensuring they align with and support our business goals. You will be a key member of the leadership team, collaborating closely with various departments to identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements and drive digital transformation initiatives.
Starting base pay for this role is between $150,000 and $185,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, training, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will be eligible for a bonus as well as competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, wellness reimbursement, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. We offer vacation and sick leave benefits (under a flexible time off policy in most states).
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership:
- Develops and implements a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with the company’s overall business objectives.
- Identifies and prioritizes technology investments that drive innovation and growth.
- Stays up to date on industry trends and best practices in IT and business application development.
- Contributes to the development of the budget and monitors expenses.
- Application Management:
- Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of all business applications.
- Ensures applications are secure, reliable, and meet the needs of the business.
- Leads the selection and implementation of new technologies to improve application performance and functionality.
- IT Infrastructure Management:
- Oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s IT infrastructure inclusive of hardware, software, and internal support.
- Ensures the infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable.
- Develops SOPs and SLAs for the internal support model.
- Manages relationships with IT vendors and service providers.
- Team Management:
- Leads and motivates a team of IT professionals, including Business Analysts, System Administrators, and support staff.
- Develops and mentors team members to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to succeed.
- Fosters a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
- Completes team member performance evaluations and manages the performance review and compensation process for their team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in a leadership role within business application and/or IT management.
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. MBA preferred.
- Proven track record of success in developing and implementing IT strategies that align with business objectives.
- Strong understanding of business processes and how technology can be used to improve them.
- Experience in managing and leading Information systems or IT teams.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with common business applications and technologies (e.g., ERP, CRM, cloud platforms).
- Strong understanding of IT security principles and best practices.
