IT Manager

The successful candidate will be stable, experienced, willing to work as part of a team, and able to handle a variety of areas, including desktop support; network maintenance and support; phone system; security cameras; software; document management software; etc.

• Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals
• Managing IT budgets, forecasting, handling cash flow and enforcing cost-effectiveness,
• Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes,
• Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware,
• Assuring that IT activities are within the limits of applicable laws, codes and regulations,
• Testing, troubleshooting and adjusting information systems to operate effectively,
• Implementing security of the network, data, and its storage and communication systems, and
• Supporting the department with all the knowledge they have when needed,

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Running regular checks on network and data security,
• Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software and systems,
• Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organization,
• Designing training programs and workshops for staff,
• Conducting regular system audits,
• Running and sharing regular operational system reports with senior staff,
• Overseeing and determining timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations and outages,
• Managing and reporting on allocation of IT budget,
• Providing direction for IT team members,
• Identifying opportunities for team training and skills advancement,
• Managing information technology and computer systems,
• Controlling and evaluating IT and electronic data operations,
• Collaborative team member,
• Experience coordinating installations, upgrades, and maintenance,
• Ability to identify software needs,
• Knowledge of architecture processes and performance reports of operating systems,
• Strong critical thinking skills,
• Manage information and data management across the firm,
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations,
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures,
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems,
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy,
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time,
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes,
• Preserve assets, information security and control structures,
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness,
• Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience,
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis, and computer hardware/software systems,
• Expertise in data center management and data governance,
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation,
• Ability to manage personnel,
• Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services,
• Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure,
• Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes,
• Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs,
• Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software,
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT,
• Generating performance reports for operating systems,
• Assuring all IT activities are performed within the parameters of applicable laws, codes, and regulations,
• Evaluating technology risks to develop a very good disaster recovery plan and backup procedures,
• Remaining up to date with advances in technology and industry best practices,
• Commitment to building a culture of learning, including a demonstrated track record of training junior staff,
• Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices.

Education:

• University BSc. degree in Computer Science, technology, or related fields

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as an IT Manager,

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of technical management and information analysis,
• Excellent knowledge of hardware and software systems,
• Data center management and data governance skills,
• Excellent at overseeing IT budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness,
• In-depth experience with computer networks, network administration, and installation,
• Knowledge of the best practices in the industry,
• Excellent people management and time management skills with a high multitasking mind,
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions,
• Excellent problem solver, critical thinker and data-driven decision maker,
• Analytical mind and research orientation,
• Excellent verbal and writing skills,
• Strong communication and presentation skills, i.e., ability to engage and lead a discussion with senior business executives within Komari,
• Interpersonal and leadership skills,
• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources,
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization,
• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment,
• Excellent at managing IT staff by recruiting and training employees, communicating job expectations, and monitoring performance,
• Dependable and flexible when necessary,
• Excellent monitoring skills for daily operations, including server hardware, software, and operating systems,
• Excellent at coordinating technology installations, upgrades, and maintenance,
• Excellent experience in selecting and purchasing new and replacement hardware and software, when necessary,
• Highly experienced in testing, troubleshooting, and modifying information systems so that they operate effectively.
• Knowledge of more Office IT work experience to be able to work in different sectors,
• Results-focused achiever with a high sense of ownership,
• Ability to work independently; can prioritize and adjust tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment,
• Attentive to detail and organized,
• Superior interpersonal skills,
• Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies,
• Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems,
• Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize.