Our client in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Vice President of Information Technology who will be responsible for leading their information technology organization. Responsibilities include managing a small team of full-time, improving existing systems and maintaining current systems. Experience with Microsoft (and/or legacy) Great Plains is required.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Senior Management to develop an information technology strategy
- Provide leadership to information technology personnel. Develop job requirements and goals.
- Prepare the information technology budget. Work to control information technology related costs. Recommend cost reduction initiatives.
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and effectively communicate project status to stakeholders.
- Manage vendors, consultants and contractors. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of outsourced IT operational support, help desk and back office functions such as network and system administration.
- Ensure all systems (infrastructure and software) are functioning. Work with vendors to implement highly systems and upgrades.
- Spearhead the conversion of some processes from Google Works back to Microsoft.
Required Skills:
- Four-year degree (BA or BS) is required, Information Technology field, is preferable
- Minimum 3+ years of Information Technology leadership experience is required
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Microsoft environment, Great Plains experience is required.
- Must possess project management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Bonus Skills:
- Experience using Winsoft
- Familiarity with Key2Act
- Understanding of IoTs
- Knowledge of Geo-Tracking systems
- Experience with mobile technologies (phones and tablets)
