Chief Information Officer

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:    Chief Information Officer                                          

REPORTS TO: CEO/COO

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately                              

SUMMARY: Provides progressive and focused information technology vision and leadership to the company; understands core business requirements and researches potential new technologies that will address these requirements to increase quality of service and decrease cost of delivery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, manages, evaluates, administers, and coordinates the company’s strategic and tactical information technology plans to support long-term business needs.
• Updates and, where necessary, modifies IT policies, protocols, and standard including but not limited to security, asset management, information technology infrastructure, and network operations.
• Oversees contract negotiations with IT vendors, contractors, and service providers 
• Researches, vets, and proposes hardware, software, and service solutions and communicates with other executives regarding costs, value and risk-potential.  Develops and implements effective solutions that are both technically appropriate and pragmatic.  
• Along with the CFO, develops, implements, and monitors department budget and manages expenses within approved budget constraints.
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops information technology staff; manages schedules and workflow.
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

•   Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field or equivalent

•   Four to six years related experience or equivalent

• MSP experience preferred 

•   Knowledge of advanced principles of information technology architecture,

     strategic information technology planning, and effective IT security.

•   Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates

•   Commitment to excellence and high standards

•   Excellent written and oral communication skills

•   Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks

•   Ability to work with all levels of management

•   Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

•   Ability to manage priorities and workflow

•   Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing

     priorities with enthusiasm

•   Proven leadership and business acumen skills

•   Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

•   Strong interpersonal skills.

•   Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

•   Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

•   Creative, flexible, and innovative team player