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Burtch Works is working with a known client to fill a full-time IT Director for a growing healthcare client.

Responsibilities

• IT Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute an IT strategy aligned with business goals, collaborate with executive stakeholders on IT initiatives, and provide vision and leadership for IT development.
• Infrastructure Management: Establish and maintain a robust IT infrastructure, oversee network, server, and storage solutions, and ensure high availability and reliability of IT systems inclusive of hardware, software, cloud, and telephony.
• Cybersecurity: Develop and implement a cybersecurity posture and framework, monitor and mitigate security risks, and conduct regular security assessments and audits.
• Operational Excellence: Implement and maintain IT policies and best practices, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and continuously improve IT processes and systems.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors, evaluate and select vendors, negotiate contracts, and oversee the implementation and support of third-party solutions.
• Budget & Asset Management: Develop and manage the IT budget, monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide financial reports to executive stakeholders.

Core Competencies and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience as an IT Director or similar leadership role in a fast-growing company, with at least 5 years of professional IT experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and financial budget management.
• Experience with strategic planning, budget management, and vendor management.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to communicate effectively with team members across a wide range of experience levels and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with executive stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Ability to innovate, create, and implement new ideas and processes with a high bias for action.
• Excellent prioritization, delegation, and change management skills.
• Ability to multitask and quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a "sleeves rolled up" approach.