Calibrant Energy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Director to lead and oversee the company's information technology operations. As the IT Director, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's technology strategy, managing IT projects and infrastructure, and ensuring the security and reliability of our systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to align technology initiatives with business objectives and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the business organization as a member of the Calibrant management team
Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization
Build an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of Calibrant
Establish IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures
Identify opportunities and develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives across Calibrant
Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments
Develop, track, and control the IT annual operating and capital budgets
Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan
Establish and maintain cybersecurity standards aligned to the NIST Cybersecurity framework
Ensure systems and processes to protect company and customer data in line with evolving data privacy regulations
Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations
Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems
Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale
Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems
Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance
Evaluate new technologies for feasibility and implementation possibilities from the perspective of cost, value, and risk to advise on recommended actions; Lead and direct the implementation of new IT systems, internal and external, processes and policies
Ensure IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations
Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems
Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices. Advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on their competitive or financial impact
Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations
Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies
Formal Education & Certification
University degree in the field of computer science, business administration, or related field. Master's degree in one these fields preferred
Requirements
Minimum of 10 years' experience managing and/or directing an IT operation
Experience in strategic planning and execution
Experience in ERP implementation, maintenance, and enhancement as required to meet evolving business needs
Experience migrating applications and data from on-premises servers to the Cloud.
Considerable knowledge of business processes, management, budgeting, and operations
Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems, including cloud and SaaS technology
Good understanding of system integration, including API integration
Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development
Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems
In-depth knowledge of legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements that relate to IT and cybersecurity
Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures
Proven leadership and change management abilities
If you are a strategic leader with a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to the energy transition, we invite you to apply for the position of IT Director at Calibrant Energy.
Benefits
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically.
At Calibrant Energy, our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported. We believe putting wellness first supports a full, holistic, and happier life. We support that by offering benefits that cover you and your family such as: medical, dental, vision insurances, PTO, and 401k with a company match, and more.
Calibrant Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding or reproductive health decisions), gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable U.S. law. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to: talent@calibrantenergy.com
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
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