Responsibilities include leading technical teams, developing strategic technology plans, maintaining system security, creating and enforcing technical standards, and managing project budgets and resources to ensure successful, on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, train, and evaluate technical personnel, setting goals, assigning tasks, and providing guidance and feedback to the team.
- Develop and implement the company's technical strategy, guiding technical decisions and ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives.
- Oversee the entire technical project lifecycle, from planning to completion, ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Establish and enforce technical standards and policies, ensuring new developments and systems adhere to these guidelines.
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and other departments or upper management, translating complex technical information into business terms.
- Create and manage budgets for projects and allocate resources effectively.
- Monitor and maintain the security and performance of computer systems, implementing necessary protocols to protect company data.
Common Skills & Qualifications
- A strong understanding of computer science, network infrastructure, and other relevant technology trends.
- Proven ability to lead teams, delegate responsibilities, and motivate staff.
- Creative ability to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong ability to manage projects, budgets, and resources efficiently.
- Typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in a computer or technology-related field.