About This Role
Leading, developing, and mentoring IT employees in Redmond, Washington, and Dutch Harbor, Alaska operations is the core of this IT Director role. This position is responsible for ensuring that the company's IT infrastructure is robust, secure, and scalable to support business objectives, and involves strategic planning and tactical execution for all company divisions.
Responsibilities
- Develop IT strategies designed to support UniSea
- Develop an IT roadmap that provides company-wide transparency into all IT projects, priorities, and objectives
- Oversee the management of IT operations including all systems, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, disaster recovery, and business continuity
- Determine optimum IT solutions by collaborating with other departments to understand their technology needs
- Provide expertise in considering various options available and the cost effectiveness of each
- Oversee work provided by consultants and software vendors to implement software, software modifications, interfaces, and data conversions along with evaluating their activities and performance
- Lead and mentor UniSea
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and outstanding customer service
- Provide opportunities for professional growth and continual learning for each team member
- Set team and individual goals and hold each person accountable for meeting them
- Ensure the security of IT systems and data, implementing robust cybersecurity measures
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to keep UniSea at the forefront of technological advancements
- Build and manage IT budgets, resources, policies, and procedures
- Collect and analyze data to help support business decisions
- Assist other departments in identifying key metrics and reporting requirements
- Oversee the development, design, and preparation of system documentation, including flow charts or Warnier/Orr diagrams, data flow diagrams, record layouts, technical notes, and user manuals
- Oversee the development and maintenance of system and building security resources, allocating users with security access to the computer system, while maintaining security of confidential information
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor
- At least 10 years of experience in IT management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging technologies
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Experience in budget management and strategic planning
