Director of IT Job in Dulles 20166, Virginia US
IBA is a worldwide industry leader in developing leading-edge technologies in the fields of cancer diagnosis and therapy, as well as ionization and sterilization for industrial applications. Headquartered in Belgium, there are facilities throughout the world. Our U.S. locations include New York, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio, West Virginia, Missouri, Texas, California and Washington.
IBA Molecular manufactures and delivers PET (Positron Emission Tomography) radiopharmaceuticals used to detect cancer.
We are seeking a talented and dynamic Director of IT to join our growing team in Dulles, VA.
The Director of IT provides leadership and management to the Information Technology function in the US. Charged to operate and maintain computing, telecommunication, equipment and services that meet the needs of the organization; Responsible for all aspects of information technology management and control, including supervision of IT employees, budget preparation and management, and development of guidelines, SOPs’ and strategic planning.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
Leadership
- Achieves excellence in all areas of business.
- Champions change and effectively manages the implementation of new ideas.
- Gives direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategy and its annual goals and objectives in the US.
Teamwork
- Reinforces team approach throughout practice both on client projects and internal initiatives.
- Provides leadership while supporting and soliciting input from team members at all levels within the organization.
Client Management
- Communicates effectively with internal clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
- Continually defines ways to increase internal client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
- Maintains lasting internal client relationships
- Ensures practice delivers superior solutions to internal clients.
- Provides senior level resolution to internal client issues.
CAREER PATH CORE COMPETENCIES
Communication
- Ensures department is well informed, at all times, of changes and news worthy events within the company.
- Effectively communicates relevant IT-related information to superiors.
- Handles difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, HR advice, and respect for the individual.
Management
- Exercises staff oversight to ensure new operations plans, policies, procedures, and transition/migration plans are consistent with the overall company goals and objectives.
- Holds responsibility for IT staffing and budgeting projections on a company-wide basis.
Applications
- Plans, directs, evaluates and implements all application development projects
- Coordinates project initiation, prioritization and information technology resource allocation
- Builds and maintains application vendor relationships to ensure IT integration efforts are kept current, accurate, delivered on time and within budget.
- Manages purchasing and implementation of software and support licenses
- Controls operational budgets and expenditures
Networking
- Plans and implements additions, deletions and major modifications to the supporting infrastructure company-wide in coordination with corporate leadership.
- Oversees the implementation of network security at the corporate level.
- Anticipates future network needs, identifies proactive solutions to satisfy needs.
Telephony
- Oversees the planning and management of the company's telephone system and manages company-wide upgrade efforts.
Help Desk Administration
- Oversees the management of corporate help desk activities and resolves escalated issues if necessary.
Asset Management
- Helps establish and build relationships with vendors in conjunction with corporate leadership.
- Oversees all IT-related purchasing and budget usage; works with accounting to develop budgets.
- Holds responsibility for capacity planning and scheduling vendor negotiations related to IT.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Innovator Development
- Participates in all programs and enforces all policies relating to performance evaluations and career development planning.
- Reviews management evaluations for consistency.
- Impresses upon management the importance of the career planning and performance evaluation programs.
- Creates an environment where Innovators can successfully achieve professional career path goals.
- Manages the development of project managers and senior managers.
- Assigns tasks to practice management that give managers an opportunity to grow.
Internal Operations
- Reviews status reports of Project Managers and Senior Managers and addresses issues as appropriate.
- Lends expertise to internal teams and task forces.
- Enforces standard company policies and procedures.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and five years management/leadership experience. Master’s degree in computer science or related field is preferred
Experience with MS windows configuration, installation, maintenance, support, troubleshooting of TCP/IP networks supporting VoIP telephony, microcomputers and other systems; systems development, complex project management, knowledge of network hardware, client/server technology, Internet/intranets.
As an EOE, IBA is committed to a diverse workforce.
