Wednesday 31 August 2011

Director of IT

Director of IT

About the Job

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement.

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Job Description
Our client has a requirement for Director of IT for a fulltime opportunity.  The position is located in Edmonton Alberta.
 
Requirements or Qualifications

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of IT is responsible to plan, direct, manage, and oversee the company’s Information Technology functions while providing an overall strategic technology roadmap consistent with the company’s objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Builds technology objectives and deliverables consistent with corporate strategic goals
  • Plans and implements additions, deletions, and major modifications to the internal networks, infrastructure and systems and key integrations between systems.
  • Oversees the implementation of network security at the corporate level.
  • Anticipates future network needs and identifies proactive solutions to satisfy them.
  • Identifies and establishes key vendor relationships that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
  • Oversees all IT-related purchasing and budget usage.
  • Works with accounting to develop periodic budgets and forecasts.
  • Holds responsibility for capacity planning and scheduling vendor negotiations related to IT.
  • Negotiates service level agreements with both internal and external customers and service providers and monitors service delivery to ensure the agreed targets and standards are met.
  • Defines and seeks approval for the level of IT resources required to meet company goals and prioritizes and schedules major projects.
  • Directs the preparation and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards relating to information and telecommunication systems.
  • Researches and evaluates new technologies.
  • Directs, attends, and participates in staff meetings and related activities, and attends workshops to keep current with industry issues, trends, and opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science, Information Systems, or Business; Master’s degree in Computing Science or Information Systems is preferred.
  • Proven Senior IT Management experience.
  • Exceptional communication skills in both technical and non-technical terms.
  • A broad understanding of business technologies, standards, applications and solutions relevant to a mid-size corporation.
  • Experience negotiating with vendors and managing external relationships.

Working Conditions

  • Fast paced, stimulating environment.
  • Can-do, service oriented approach to IT.
  • Promotion of personal growth.


How to Apply
OnlineTo apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/.

Email
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Company Overview


Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.  Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

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