IT Director

Town Of Scarborough; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement

Paid time off

Dental

Vision

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

Town of Scarborough seeks an experienced Information Systems Director to steer IT strategy and services for the municipality and Scarborough Public Schools. You will lead the Department of Information Technology Services and align technology with educational and administrative objectives.

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in computer science or MIS and a decade in tech roles, including five in senior ITS responsibilities, plus strong budgeting and personnel leadership.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in computer science, MIS or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in technology roles with 5+ years senior ITS responsibilities.
• Experience managing personnel and departmental fiscal responsibilities.
• Driver's license with excellent driving record and willingness to work evenings.
• Equivalent training/experience may be considered at the Town's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT strategy, policy and planning for municipal and school IT.
• Oversee acquisition, implementation and integration of IT systems and services.
• Direct the Department of Information Technology Services and manage staff.

Skills

Executive leadership

IT strategy

Budget management

Personnel management

Evening availability

Education

Advanced degree in computer science or MIS

Job description

Information Systems Director Town of Scarborough and Scarborough Public Schools

The Town of Scarborough and Scarborough Public Schools (Maine), is seeking an experienced full-time Information Systems Director. This position is responsible for ensuring the acquisition, application and integration of information technology systems and services that support the academic, administrative and operational strategies of the municipal and school departments. The Director will be the strategic leader of Scarborough's information technology vision, policy and planning with direct responsibility for managing the Department of Information Technology Services.

Job Requirements

Advanced degree in computer science, management information systems or related field and a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in technology related positions, including at least five years of experience performing senior management or executive-level ITS responsibilities. Experience and skill in managing personnel and departmental fiscal responsibilities. Driver's license with excellent driving record is required as well as availability to work evenings. In lieu of the above, any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered at the discretion of the Town of Scarborough.

The Town of Scarborough offers a competitive salary.

• healthcare
• retirement
• paid time off
• dental
• vision
• other supplemental benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer-

Scarborough is a diverse community with a commitment to the quality of life and the environment. Scarborough offers lovely sandy beaches and the rocky coastline made famous by a local artist, Winslow Homer. The largest saltwater marsh in Maine is located within our boundaries along with Rachel Carson Wildlife lands. We have a balance with our commercial businesses and also offer open spaces, parks, and recreational areas for our residents and visitors.

Scarborough is conveniently located in Cumberland County in southern Maine, approximately 7 miles south of the City of Portland. It is just a short drive to Portland and the Maine Mall with easy access to the Maine Turnpike, Portland Jetport and now passenger rail service to Boston and points south. The Scarborough Town Hall is located at 259 U.S. Route 1, just south of the junction of Rt. 1 and Black Point Road/Gorham Road.