What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dir - IT Applications position at COPT Defense Properties?
Essential Functions:
- Oversee the support, integration, training, and improvement of business applications technology.
- Provide direction and leadership in the review of current IT application systems and methods in the evaluation of new and revised systems, ensuring appropriate fit and integration with existing technologies.
- Inform and advise customers on information system technology functionality, cost, benefits and implementation requirements using a consultative approach that focuses on business processes, information requirements and return on investment/value proposition.
- Develops and oversees a comprehensive data strategy with associated capabilities to serve current and anticipated business and information needs.
- Manage assigned staff through the creation of a supportive work environment that enables employees to develop professionally, promotes teamwork and collaboration and emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, creativity and cost effectiveness.
- Responsible for recruitment /hiring, supervision, disciplinary actions, recognition, salary administration, performance appraisals and terminations.
- Develop and train staff to ensure high skill levels and technical competence.
- Lead activities related to developing and strengthening relationships with strategic vendors.
- Participate in request for proposals and evaluations of vendor services.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in strategic system planning sessions.
- Manage department budget and forecasts.
- Develop and maintain technical and project documentation.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering or other related discipline.
Professional Experience -
- Twelve years of experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale systems, preferable across multiple hardware and software platforms.
- 7 years of experience in managing multiple direct reports.
Computer Skills -
- PC proficiency to include (but not limited to) Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Expertise with SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting and Analysis Services, and Power BI. Strong understanding of software infrastructure and troubleshooting techniques, including C#, .Net, and javascript frameworks. Expertise with Yardi Voyager preferred.
Other Requirements -
- Experience in and knowledge of computing architectures.
- Experience with systems analysis.
- Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
- Demonstrated ability to think and lead strategically.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to frame problems and solutions quickly and concisely.
- Ability to accomplish objectives through influence and persuasion.
- Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.
- Strong organization and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and problem solve.
- Experience in the REIT industry preferred.
- Experience leading system implementation, including business process and change management.
- Experience leading system integration efforts, including data transfer, file transfer, and API technologies.
- Experience leading data conversion efforts.
- Experience leading business process improvement efforts, especially mapping new and existing technologies for process automation.
