Information Technology Director

Sjcindiana; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Gym Membership Discounts

Public Employees' Retirement Fund

Voluntary benefits and resources

Job summary

St. Joseph County IT Department seeks a Director to lead the Information Technology team and act as the primary County authority on management information systems. This role reports to the County Board of Commissioners and oversees IT operations, strategy, and vendor relationships.

The candidate should have a CS background, an MBA preferred, and at least four years of IT team leadership with strategic responsibility. Work hours are 8am-4pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Four+ years managing an IT team with strategic responsibility.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Computer Science or related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the County Board of Commissioners.
• Oversee the IT Department including staff, workload, hiring, evaluating performance, and discipline.
• Provide strategic planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of IT systems.
• Develop protocols, policies, and procedures with training of all staff on changes and expectations.
• Research, contract, and implement cost-effective technology equipment and software aligning with budget and evolution.
• Prepare and submit an annual operating budget, contracts, departmental reports, and project updates.

Skills

Network operations

Business modeling

Project management

Strategic thinking

English proficiency

Public speaking

Education

Baccalaureate degree in CS

MBA preferred

Job description

POSITION: Director

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

WORK SCHEDULE: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday

JOB CATEGORY: PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)

SALARY: up to $115,863.00 per year

STATUS: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Director for the St Joseph County Information Technology (IT) Department, responsible for overseeing the IT Department and serving as primary County authority on Management Information Systems.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals
• Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness
• Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)
• Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the County Board of Commissioners.
• Oversee the Information Technology Department including staff, workload, hiring, evaluating performance, and discipline.
• Provide strategic planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of IT systems.
• Develop protocols, policies, and procedures with effective training of all staff on changes and expectations.
• Research, contract, and implement cost-effective technology equipment and software which aligns with County budget needs and technology evolution, facilitating relationships with vendors and collaborating with County leadership.
• Prepare and submit an annual operating budget, proposed contracts, departmental reports, and project updates to the Board of Commissioners based on current and anticipated IT needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driving license.
• Must have knowledge and skills in network operation including installation and troubleshooting.
• Must have knowledge in business modeling, plan generation, process development, project management, strategic thinking, and be able to solve complex problems.
• Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing using standard English utilizing correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Must have the ability to plan and present public speaking presentations.
• Must have the ability to work in committees as well as independently with potentially several working projects at one time.

Education/Experience

• Baccalaureate Degree in Computer Science or other closely related field with MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Minium of four years’ experience managing an IT team with overarching responsibility in strategy.

Physical Requirements

• Perform duties in an office setting with occasional extended or weekend hours, travel, and emergency response.