Senior Director of IT, Applications

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits

PTO

Sick Pay

Holidays Paid

401k Match

Perks

Job summary

Confidential Company in California is seeking a Senior Director of IT, Applications to steer the strategic planning, design and deployment of core IT applications. You will align technology resources with short- and long-term business goals and lead a high-performing team to deliver reliable, secure software and services.

The role oversees Office 365, BI, CRM and other enterprise systems, driving cost‑effective IT operations, governance and risk management, and strong stakeholder communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years in a senior IT management role in tech services.
• Proven IT strategic planning, organization and development.
• Experience with Office 365, BI, CRM and other enterprise systems.
• Strong leadership, vendor management, governance and risk skills.
• Experience with information security systems and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic IT roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Oversee IT applications including Office 365, BI tools, CRM and enterprise systems.
• Lead design, development and deployment of new software to enhance operations.
• Ensure security of IT applications via robust information security policies.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts and service quality.
• Lead and grow a high-performing IT team; provide training and support.
• Oversee end-user services including help desk and support.
• Monitor IT system performance for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure continuous service delivery by overseeing SLAs and performance.
• Stay current with tech trends and implement new technologies as needed.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic IT planning

Vendor management

Information security

Communication skills

AI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Office 365

CRM

Business intelligence

Data analytics

Enterprise systems

Job description

Confidential Company looking for Senior Director of IT, Applications

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

We are working with a confidential company that specializes in Online Schooling Services

Why join us

• Competitive Compensation
• Full Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• PTO
• Sick Pay
• Holidays Paid
• 401k Match
• Perks

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Permanent Senior Director of IT, Applications to join our dynamic team in the Tech Services industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the strategic planning and execution of our IT applications, ensuring the alignment of our technology resources with the company's short-term and long-term goals. The role involves overseeing the design, development, and implementation of organizational information systems, software applications, and IT support and infrastructure systems. The Senior Director will also be responsible for managing and developing a high-performing team, while ensuring the company's IT applications are reliable, secure, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic IT roadmap, ensuring alignment with the business strategy and goals.
• Oversee the management of all IT applications including Office 365, business intelligence tools, CRM, and other enterprise systems.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of new software applications to enhance business operations and decision-making.
• Ensure the security of all IT applications through the implementation of robust information security policies and procedures.
• Manage relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services.
• Lead and develop a high-performing IT team, providing training and support as necessary.
• Oversee the provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.
• Monitor the performance of IT systems to determine cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure the continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance.
• Stay updated with the latest technology trends and innovations, and implement new technologies as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior IT management role, preferably in the Tech Services industry.
• Proven experience in IT strategic planning, organization, and development.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Office 365, Configuration, business intelligence, data analytics, CRM, and other enterprise systems.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent vendor management skills with a track record of managing suppliers and contracts.
• Experience with IT governance and risk management.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing and managing information security systems.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead the development and implementation of complex IT projects.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to communicate complex IT concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience in artificial intelligence and software development will be an added advantage.

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