What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director- Information Technology position at The University of Pittsburgh?
Director- Information Technology
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) a unit of Multidisciplinary Innovations at the University of Pittsburgh is looking for an experienced Information Technology (IT) Director to oversee IT operations. The Director manages a team of IT professionals, liaise with other teams to ascertain their technological requirements, and develops and implements solutions that meet these requirements and are aligned with institute objectives. To be successful as an IT director you should possess excellent operational awareness, technical aptitude, and superior project and people management skills. An outstanding IT director is able to ensure smooth, secure, and consistently updated technical operations to meet and further institute goals.
The IT Director has deep institutional awareness through collaboration and communication with institute divisions and applies technology solutions to meet broader goals. The ideal candidate has a sound strategy for IT operations, systems, and developments in support of a health research enterprise, strong leadership and project management skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The IT Director is knowledgeable about desktop support, data administration, networks and computer systems and has a highly analytical mindset with superb problem-solving skills. Individual must be able to work with a diverse group of people across academic disciplines.
Directs and manages diverse, centrally provided technology services. Designs and facilitates an information technology infrastructure that includes the network infrastructure, system infrastructure, and overall intranet infrastructure. Oversees the entirety of institutional information technology (IT) and subsequently develops and executes institution technology policies.
Ability to operate a PC and communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with a broad variety of people. Telephone skills, computer and keyboard skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills. Ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
Position is generally sedentary, but there may be times when position requires mobility to attend meetings both in person and virtually. Ability to move throughout campus to attend face to face meetings and or participate in virtual meetings or lift reports weighting approximately 15lbs.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
