What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Manager position at Balzer & Associates?
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This is an incredible opportunity to lead and grow with an extremely successful firm. At Balzer & Associates, we have been delivering design solutions to clients for over 50 years and are looking for the right team members to contribute to our mission of serving the community. Our employees are recognized as the essential pillars to our development and success; therefore, our focus is on taking exceptional care of not only our clients, but of our team.
Balzer & Associates offers a competitive, robust benefit package to full-time employees consisting of medical, dental and vision insurance; 401k match; PTO & paid holidays; annual bonus program, discretionary profit sharing, educational reimbursement, employee engagement events, financial wellness education, and other valuable benefits.
Job Summary:
The IT Manager will develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the firm's goals, ensuring technology supports and enhances overall business objectives. The IT manager will work closely with decision makers to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the IT department's operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources
- Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, networks, and hardware
- Benchmark, analyze, report and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure
- Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations
- Oversee the organization, storage, and security of digital files and documents, ensuring efficient and effective file management processes
- Keep current with the latest technologies
- Implement and maintain robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards
- Manage financial aspects of the IT department, including purchasing, budgeting and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending for new initiatives
- Develop, implement and maintain all IT policies and procedures, including those for infrastructure, security, disaster recovery, and standards
- Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to optimize technology solutions and manage vendor relationships effectively
- Asset management for IT hardware, software and equipment
- Supervise and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
- Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads and end users regarding pertinent IT activities
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Highly skilled in internal customer service, offering flexibility and availability in support of all employees
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex IT challenges
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field required
- 10 or more years of experience in experience in IT management, with a proven track record of successful strategic oversight
- Experience in the architecture and engineering field a plus; prior experience with a professional services firm is a must
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. These may change at any time with or without notice.
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