Information Technology Director jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Position Summary: 

Responsible for managing and directing the company’s information technology (IT) operations, ensuring the department provides efficient and effective technical support service.  The role provides enterprise-level leadership and strategic direction for the information technology functions, including data processing, computer services, network communications, and management information services to accomplish corporate goals and objectives. Day to day leadership includes oversight of recruitment and supervision of information technology staff, capital and operating budgeting, information management systems, and strategic planning. The Director of Information Technology reports to the CFO.

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities:

Position Qualifications and Education Requirements: 

• Minimum of five years’ experience in computer/IT operations
• Experience in IT healthcare regulatory environment desirable
• Minimum of two (2) years personnel management experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or equivalent from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Masters preferred
• SharePoint software experience is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

1. Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and developmental skills
2. Ability to manage departmental budgets using high attention to detail
3. Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, and delegate responsibilities to team members
4. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and guide the use of information technology within the enterprise and across enterprises.
6. Ability to interact with all levels of staff across a wide range of disciplines.
7. A thorough understanding of the issues and objectives in the the field of organ and tissue donation is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must have a high level of customer service and ability to communicate to a diverse audience.
2. Requires travel between office locations and the ability to work evenings or weekends.
3. Lift equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.  
4. Possible mental and visual fatigue associated with detailed work. 
5. Maintain availability for communication 24/7/365. 
6. Express ideas verbally and convey detailed or important spoken information.  
7. Receive detailed information through oral and auditory communication. 
8. Maintain a current valid driver’s license and be insurable through IDN’s insurance.

Organizational Responsibilities: