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IT Director Job Description Sample Template

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IT Director Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly-skilled IT Director to join our innovative technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire Information Technology department and ensuring that our company's technology systems are reliable, up-to-date, and meet the needs of the company. You will also work closely with senior leadership to develop technology policies to be administered throughout the company. We prefer candidates who have at least ten years of IT experience, with five in a supervisory role.

IT Director Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire IT department, including infrastructure and applications
  • Manage and oversee all stages of the development lifecycle for new projects
  • Work to deliver products on time and on budget
  • Help to prioritize short and long term objectives
  • Maintain existing programs, seeing that necessary updates are made
  • Oversee maintenance of hardware
  • Stay up to date on security risks and ensure corporate security
  • Report progress and challenges to senior management
  • See that all reported issues are resolved quickly and efficiently

IT Director Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the technology field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership or management role in an IT setting
  • Significant experience in all phases of the development lifecycle
  • Solid working knowledge of current security protocols and threats
  • Hands-on experience in all relevant coding languages (C#, HTML, Javascript)
  • Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills

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