Director of Information Systems

Company: Biamp
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: May 8, 2020

Job Description:

The Director of Information Systems (IS) will analyze complex business needs and recommend technical solutions that will optimize the companys expected growth. Responsible for ensuring the consistency and maintainability of existing applications, this role will create and enforce standards for implementing technical solutions to support the business needs and company objectives. Execute organizational objectives while maintaining a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction. Essential Functions:

• Manage both the Information Technology and Information Systems functions of the business.
• Provide managerial and technical leadership as a technology-management professional.
• Develop and manage an operational department budget.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures meant to achieve organizational goals set by upper management.
• Oversee all technology operations and evaluate them according to established organizational goals.
• Develop metrics and reporting strategies that effectively communicate status of projects working with the business to prioritize projects and ensure the high value items are addressed appropriately.
• Analyze the needs of specific Departments and identify ways to meet their business objectives by either modifying existing or developing new systems.
• Build relationships and coordinate IT activities with business stakeholders, other departments, outside agencies, and vendors, ensuring that technology needs are being met, company-wide.
• Align IT team to the technology vision and define the metrics to measure team's success and be accountable for the team's results.
• Effectively lead a team of managers and experienced professional staff.
• Ensure the IT team has the tools and training needed to deliver to the business.
• Develop and implement enterprise information security standards and procedures to ensure that all information systems are functional and secure.
• Plan and execute system implementations that ensure success and minimize risk of system outages or other negative production impacts.
• Investigate industry trends and present new technologies to improve the level of service and technology provided to the business. The successful candidate will possess the following combination of experience, knowledge and skills:
  • 10+ years of progressive technology-management experience with at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of software development techniques and understanding of enterprise business application platforms such as ERP, CRM, and other systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of hardware/software platforms including but not limited to operating systems, databases, servers, networks, telephony, mobile devices, web servers and integration technologies, etc.
  • Demonstrated conceptual knowledge of architecture standards, databases, and operating systems.
  • Manufacturing industry experience highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse corporate setting.
  • Proven ability to effectively interact with internal and/or external stakeholders, including senior management.
  • Experience integrating with other modular business applications is very desirable.
  • Experience in development methodology (Agile / Lean, Waterfall) and life cycle methodology.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects on-time, with attention to detail and budget.
  • Experience in managing and upgrading technology platforms and application technologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure with ambiguous or competing priorities Compensation and Benefits: Biamp offers competitive pay plus fantastic benefits. We offer medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k)plan including match. Biamp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Powered by JazzHR

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