Information Technology Manager (61761)

Homeland Stores; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HAC, Inc. is seeking an experienced IT leader to plan, organize, and execute IT functions for our operations. This hands-on manager role directs IT operations, maintains infrastructure, and develops innovative technical solutions under the VP of HR.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT, at least 5 years of progressive IT leadership, and strong expertise in software development, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and Cisco networks. Retail experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• 5 years of progressive IT leadership experience, minimum 2 years in management.
• Advanced software development experience and building software teams.
• Strong depth in IT technologies including Cisco networking, cloud, virtualization, IP Telephony, enterprise apps, cybersecurity, and data warehouses.
• Proven track record leading high-performing IT security teams.
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for end users.
• Disciplined execution with metrics-based management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Retail experience will be prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Be a positive leader for IT staff.
• Oversee IT operations and supervise systems.
• Develop strategy related to IT infrastructure, security, and communications.
• Identify vulnerabilities, upgrade needs, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate IT projects aligned with objectives.
• Manage IT department's annual spend.
• Propose strategic solutions and new systems and software.
• Consult senior stakeholders to identify business and technology needs.
• Ensure smooth delivery and operation of IT services by monitoring systems.
• Create processes and standards for selection, implementation, and support of systems.
• Provide direction, guidance, and training to IT staff.
• Ensure reported issues are resolved promptly.

Skills

IT leadership

Software development

Networking (Cisco)

Cloud infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Cisco networking

VMware

IP Telephony (Cisco)

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Corporate 901 - Oklahoma City, OK 73105Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: OpenResponsible for overall planning, organizing, and execution of IT functions for HAC, Inc. This includes directing IT operations to meet customer requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing infrastructure, applications, and development of new technical solutions. This position is a hands-on working Manager position and reports to the VP of Human Resources.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be a positive leader for IT staff;
• Oversee IT operations and supervise systems;
• Develop strategy as it relates to the organization's IT infrastructure (computer and information systems, security, communication systems);
• Identifying vulnerabilities, the need for upgrades, and opportunities for improvement.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating IT projects in line with organizational objectives.
• Develop, manage, and track the IT department's annual spend;
• Proposing strategic solutions and recommending new systems and software.
• Consult senior-level stakeholders across the entire organization to identify business and technology needs and to optimize the use of information technology;
• Ensure smooth delivery and operation of IT services by monitoring systems performance;
• Create processes and standards for selection, implementation, and support of systems;
• Provide direction, guidance, and training to IT staff;
• Ensuring reported issues are resolved in a timely manner;

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field;
• 5 years of progressive IT leadership experience and a minimum of 2 years’ experience at a management level;
• Advanced experience in software development and building software development teams;
• Significant depth in IT technologies and best practices, including network infrastructure (Cisco), Cloud-based infrastructure, virtualization (VMWare), IP Telephony (Cisco), enterprise applications, cybersecurity and data warehouses;
• A track record of building and leading high performing IT security teams that achieve measurable objectives;
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Ability to communicate technical information, both verbal and written, to a wide range of end-users;
• Extremely disciplined approach to execution and follow-through with a demonstrated ability to swiftly establish metrics-based management systems;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting goals and deadlines under pressure;
• Candidates with retail experience will be prioritized;