What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of IT position at MD Logistics Inc?
SUMMARY: The IT Director is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, development, and day-to-day operations of the organization's information technology systems. This role ensures that IT infrastructure, security, and applications support the organization’s goals and comply with industry standards and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.
- Develop and execute the IT strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives and innovation projects.
- Advise executive leadership on emerging technologies and IT trends.
- Oversee the management of IT infrastructure, networks, and systems.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and security of IT services.
- Manage IT budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity policies and protocols.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits.
- Lead, mentor, and develop IT staff and managers.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Define roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics.
- Oversee the planning and execution of IT projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
- Creates, maintains and monitors appropriate IT related budgetary controls
- Plans for the implementation of additions, deletions and major modifications to support the companywide infrastructure
- Communicate effectively with internal/external clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies, continually defining ways to increase client satisfaction
MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES
Special Projects Assist in companywide activities associated with the department.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans for, selects, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates support staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, business administration, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of job-related experience. Good oral and written communication skills.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to physically count, add, subtract, multiply and divide.
REASONING ABILILTY
Ability to define problems establishes facts and draws valid conclusions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm with additional time as needed.
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