IT Director Job Description
The IT director is one of the senior-most leaders for Information Technology (IT) within an organization. They ensure that internal technology operations operate successfully and reliably by continuously monitoring systems and services and ensuring that they are resourced and well-staffed internally. They are essential to guarantee the continued availability and security of IT in an organization.
What Does an IT Director Do?
IT directors oversee an organization's technical infrastructure, direct a team of IT employees, establish business requirements for IT systems, manage the design and execution of IT infrastructure, and remove security concerns.
Job Profile of an IT Director
Lanteria HR is looking for a skilled IT director to supervise all IT functions in our organization. You are responsible for overseeing the IT team and technological operations of the organization and the deployment of new IT systems and policies.
Your main objective is to ensure that IT systems and staff perform efficiently and within the boundaries of the firm budget, time and requirements.
The following skills are required for ideal applicants:
Strong expertise in analytical and problem solving
Team-growth oriented
Excellent people management skills, leadership, and communication skills
IT Director: Responsibilities
IT directors have the following responsibilities:
Ensuring a reliable IT service delivery and operation through system performance monitoring, developing an IT strategy, and monitoring activities
Communicating and responding to IT needs and requirements with other departments
Developing and maintaining partnerships with outside consultants and businesses
Offering strategic solutions and advising on new software and systems
Prepare reports for upper management on performance and budget.
IT Director: Requirements
Graduate in IT, information systems, computer science, or any similar subject
Minimum of eight years of IT operations
Minimum experience of three years of IT team and project management
Working understanding of information technology operations, systems, and innovations
