Position Summary
Vivacity Infrastructure Group is seeking a Director of Information Technology skilled in supporting operational process for telecommunications design-build construction and systems integration project executions. As the Director of IT, you will lead IT strategy, systems architecture and support related to Business Transformation projects. This position is located in Naperville, IL or remote within AL, AZ, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VT, WA or WI only.
The Director of IT will primarily be responsible for implementing best practices consistent with business objectives while leading a team that plans, coordinates, manages and executes multiple concurrent, technical and cross-organizational projects/programs for a mid-sized, growing organization. Duties will include overall administration, adherence to timeline, budget, scope, risk, project documentation and management reporting. Our ideal candidate is dedicated to hard work, shows initiative when taking on new challenges and thrives in a team environment.
In return, we offer competitive pay with an excellent benefit package including paid time off, company matching 401(k) plans and medical, dental, vision and life insurance options as well as professional development with career advancement opportunity in an innovative growth industry.
Roles & Responsibilities
Identifying technology needs and making recommendations to business decision-makers.
Evaluating the company’s adherence to technology requirements for security.
Managing the IT team, including developers (in-house and/or partners) and systems administrators.
Maintaining company hardware and software programs.
Maintaining technological equipment in the company.
Monitoring and analyzing technology and trends that could improve the company’s processes and performance.
Managing IT budget and expenses.
Negotiating project scope and deliverables with third party vendors that support IT infrastructure.
Negotiating project schedule, deliverables and scope with customers and vendors.
Effectively applying best-in-class IT methodologies and standards.
Identifying and evaluating impact of change requests to scope and implementation plan.
Collaborating with business leaders to collect and evaluate relevant data to understand business needs for projects, in order to prepare detailed business requirements and statement of work.
Examining data, processes and systems to drive improvements consistent with corporate goals.
Developing solutions to provide data accuracy and improve management reporting, operational efficiencies, quality assurance and support growth strategies for the organization.
Evaluating and recommending key performance indicators as part of overall quality assurance.
Recommending changes to processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit.
Supporting safety and human resources reporting requirements.
Other duties as defined
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or similar degree required.
Experience
5+ years of leading an IT organization, ideally in the telecommunications, critical infrastructure or construction industries.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Proven experience as an IT Director or similar role
Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
Experience in developing and managing an information technology budget
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Strong leadership, communication and customer relationship skills
Thorough knowledge of contracting process, including contract terms and conditions, scopes of work and pricing concepts
Detailed understanding of contractual requirements and the contracting process, including terms and conditions to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations
Knowledge of telecommunications and construction industries, including the ability to understand the construction process
Ability to lead meetings with demonstrated excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent resource planning and task scheduling skills
Ability to influence behavior, motivate others and lead by example
Ability to adapt behavior to fit into the culture of a particular organization
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft office products, including MS Project and SharePoint
Experience with Sitetracker, Acumatica or other ERP systems as well as other SaaS applications
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hand and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The incumbent is occasionally required to walk or stand for long periods of time. The incumbent may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent will work in a semi-quiet office environment.
Language Skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Reasoning Skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Disclaimer
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job Descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The Employer retains the right to modify or assign other duties to this position.
About Us
Vivacity Infrastructure Group designs, develops and deploys comprehensive fiber optic, wireless and related network infrastructure using a variety of unique partnerships and business models designed to meet the strategic needs and economic goals of all project stakeholders. Vivacity has three operating divisions – eX² Technology and Vivacity Networks. Together, we are Transforming America’s Infrastructure – One Partnership at a Time™. Come join us! www.vivacitygroup.com
eX² is a single source solution for those seeking to build, scale or future-proof their communications infrastructure. eX² specializes in fiber design-build-maintain services and network asset commercialization to maximize customer revenue potential and accelerate broadband expansion throughout the nation. We are comprised of technologists, business experts, engineers, construction professionals, project managers and marketing experts with a broad and diverse range of disciplines and specialties. eX² delivers a wide range of project services that are uniquely tailored to our clients’ telecom needs.
Vivacity Infrastructure Group is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
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