Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- primary point of contact and accountable for all IT matters/operational and needs;
- development and execution of both a 3-to-5 year IT strategy and an IT annual plan;
- budget annually for IT and execute within approved budget;
- plan and manage infrastructure implementation and change;
- lead complex IT projects from project scoping, initiation, and tracking to on-time, on-budget implementation;
- prepare briefings and information for external consultants or advisors;
- monitor and evaluate outcomes and recommend remedial actions where necessary;
- build coalitions among the various stakeholders and negotiate with authority;
- communicate with internal and external parties, manage partner relationships;
- develop and propose personal and IT department performance objectives;
- develop, design, and maintain IT processes;
- establish and maintain a SOX compliant IT environment.