Director, IT - Central (32359)

GI Alliance; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance seeks an experienced Director, IT to lead and grow the IT function, aligning technology with business objectives. The role covers strategy, systems implementation, and staff development within a healthcare environment.

You will oversee IT operations, ensure robust security and compliance, and drive continuity planning and user training across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field.
• 8–10 years IT and project management experience preferred. Prior supervisory experience is required.
• Experience leading IT strategy and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, management and oversight of IT department and function.
• Direct implementation and execution of new/upgraded information systems with clear plans and accountability.
• Evaluate and implement IT procedures and equipment for efficiency and cost containment.
• Ensure users receive professional, courteous, and timely support.
• Structure, lead, train, and develop IT staff for maximum effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Develop and maintain the company Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Develop/select and conduct user training as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy & Planning

Management

Information Systems

Problem Solving

Training & Development

User Training

LAN/WAN

Customer Orientation

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's in Business Admin / CS

MBA preferred

Tools

Rumba/AS400

MS Office

Win95

Win3.1

WordPerfect

Lotus 1-2-3

GroupWise

Faxserver

Job description

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Director, IT.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position purpose

Provide support, management and oversight of IT department and function.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Recommends and plans information technology to support and meet company objectives based on research and evaluation.
• Directs implementation and execution of new/upgraded information systems via well-defined plans including procedures, deadlines, and accountability.
• Evaluates and implements IT procedures and equipment for maximum efficiency and cost containment.
• Ensures users are provided professional, courteous, and timely support and service.
• Structures, leads, trains, and develops IT staff for maximum effectiveness.
• Stays abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Develops and maintains company Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Develops/selects and conducts user training on an as-needed basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education: Must have Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field. MBA preferred.

Experience: 8-10 years of IT and project management experience preferred. Prior supervisory experience is required.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Strategy and planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 12-24 month time span.
• Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Information systems development and implementation.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Employee training and development.
• User training.
• Technical skills and experience in Local and Wide Area Networks.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance teams and a strong team player.

Beneficial Skills And Experience

• MBA
• Certified Network Engineer (CNE)
• IT management within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical software skills and experience: Rumba/AS400, MS Office, Win95, Win3.1, Word Perfect, Lotus 123, GroupWise (e-mail), and Faxserver.
• System conversion experience.
• Must be able to work with/train/support any level of employee with confidence, patience and understanding
• Must be able to support patients as well as GI Alliance and non-GI Alliance staff

Performance Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient technical (computer) skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Strong sense of ethics.Ability to manage conflict and resolve problems.

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.

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