Senior IT Systems & Project Lead

Western & Southern; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western & Southern Financial Group seeks an IT leader to direct project activities and manage an IT team. You will ensure efficient operations, drive major initiatives, and collaborate with executives across business units to meet strategic objectives.

Ideal candidates have strong project management, leadership, and analytical skills, with a proven ability to coach staff and coordinate with vendors. This on-site role is based in Cincinnati, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience required.
• Experience coordinating multiple IT projects simultaneously.
• Proven project management experience from planning to completion.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Independent decision-making with initiative.
• Experience interacting with management and external vendors.
• Ability to apply current industry knowledge to business objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates and controls all project activities across IT and business units.
• Ensures cost-effective operation of the assigned team.
• Contributes to application systems knowledge and improvements.
• Stays current on IT trends and operational initiatives.
• Chairs and/or serves on management committees and task forces.
• Develops and executes project initiatives aligned with company priorities.
• Negotiates hardware, software and service contracts.
• Coordinates emergency recovery activities for applications.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Independent decision-making

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Vendor negotiations

Networking with executives

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Database applications

MS Office

Job description

Western & Southern Financial Group seeks an IT leader to direct project activities and manage an IT team. You will ensure efficient operations, drive major initiatives, and collaborate with executives across business units to meet strategic objectives.

Ideal candidates have strong project management, leadership, and analytical skills, with a proven ability to coach staff and coordinate with vendors. This on-site role is based in Cincinnati, OH.