Director of Information Technology

Summary of Position

Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, LLC, is seeking a skilled, innovative, dynamic individual for the position of Director of Information Technology. You would be overseeing all IT functions within our company, focusing on movie theatre and trampoline park businesses. The ideal candidate will be an IT leader with technology experience in creating and implementing IT policies and systems that will meet our objectives. The goal is to ensure IT systems and employees are effective and functioning within the limits of budget, time and company specifications. This position answers directly to the CEO and the Senior VP of Operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee all technology operations (e.g. network security) and evaluate them according to established goals
Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management
Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs
Purchase efficient and cost effective technological equipment and software
Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management
Coordinate IT managers and supervise computer scientists, technicians and other professionals to provide guidance
Control budget and report on expenditure
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts

Requirements

Proven experience as IT director or in a similar role
Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
Managing disaster recovery solutions
Experience with Movie theatres and point of sales systems. VISTA experience a plus
Experience with Menu board systems, Checkpoint firewalls, Trustwave managed services a plus
Experience in controlling information technology budget
Excellent organizational skills
Outstanding communication abilities

BSc/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; will be a plus.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Needs to occasionally move about the inside of the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as calculator, copy machine and computer printers

Constantly positions self to maintain computers at locations including under the desks and in the server room

Frequently moves technology equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and lifts into vehicles or on a hand truck

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, LLC

9111 Cross Park Drive Suite E275

Knoxville, TN 37923

Attention: HR Department