What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior IT Manager position at Lynx Technology Partners?
Job Description
The Senior IT Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational aspects of the IT department. This role involves managing IT initiatives, ensuring the alignment of technology with business goals, and leading a team of IT professionals. The Senior IT Manager will play a critical role in driving innovation, optimizing processes, and maintaining the security and efficiency of the company's IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Development and implementation of IT strategies that align with the company's business objectives and drive digital transformation.
- Team Leadership: Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Project Management: Overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard.
- Infrastructure Management: Ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud services.
- Cybersecurity: Developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies and practices to protect the company's data and systems from threats.
- Vendor Management: Managing relationships with external vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
- Budget Management: Developing and managing the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and alignment with financial goals.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in IT management and data protection.
- Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices to enhance IT service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with senior management and other departments to understand their IT needs and provide effective solutions.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, CISSP) is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage performance, and foster a positive work environment.
- Project Management: Demonstrated experience in managing complex IT projects, with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Customer Service: Strong customer service orientation, with a commitment to meeting the needs of internal and external clients.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Benefits
We offer a fantastic benefits package that includes health and welfare benefits, life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and the flexibility of remote work options.
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and support individuals from all backgrounds.
