Director of Information Technology- Athens, TN

Bargain Barn, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Information Technology Director

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: General Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary: The IT manager’s role is to ensure the streamlined operation of the IT department in alignment with the business objectives of the organization. The IT manager will plan, coordinate, direct and design IT-related activities of the organization, as well as provide administrative direction and support for daily operational activities of the IT department. The IT manager will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. The IT manager will also define and implement IT policies, procedures and best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Enforce company policies and procedures as a member of management for all employees.
• Present a professional image as a representative of the company.
• Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with co-workers, and every level of management.
• Secures and oversees network infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments for the organization. Responsible for enforcing strict access controls, maintaining full asset visibility, and aligning security practices with frameworks. Blends deep technical expertise in threat mitigation with strategic leadership to safeguard company data and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Determine the goals of IT within broad outlines provided by the executive management and contribute to the continuity of computer services by providing necessary technical leadership and project coordination.
• Forecast costs, equipment and personnel needs for projects and programs as required and related to MIS operations.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in MIS technology and remain highly technically competent at all levels of data processing while striving for enhanced user productivity through implementation of new software technology where applicable, and the implementation of policies that more effectively utilize MIS resources.
• Prepare long and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, and acquisition of the resources needed to support them. Assure responsiveness of long-range plans to corporate objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and equipment suppliers.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork.
• Technical Capacity.
• Thoroughness.
• Decision Making.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position is occasionally required to travel/drive for up to 4 hours to retail locations for installations.

Position Type

This is a full-time on-premise position.

Travel

Travel is expected for this position on an occasional basis.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or management
• Six years of related work experience
• MCSE or MCSA

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000