Director of Information Technology

Director of Information Technology, Charlotte, NC

The Director of Information Technology will lead the IT department staff and technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead the day-to-day operation of the Information Technology department.
• Ensure technology meets the needs of the business.
• Partner with leadership in creating the technology roadmap.
• Execute against technology vision consistent with products being delivered.
• Manage projects within reasonable timeframes and budgets.
• Maintain effective partnerships across the organization, and be able to influence management, peers and project staff through an inclusive style, leadership ability.
• Ensure vendors are supporting the designated environment within the organization.
• Ensure systems facilitate appropriate data access, integrity, reporting, and analysis capabilities.
• Continually seek ways to leverage technology to improve organizational efficiencies.
• Review existing technology choices regularly to ensure they still meet the requirements of the company and properties.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or a Computer Science, or Business Administration; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 3+ years of successful IT management experience.
• Manage a team of 5-10 people.
• Experience in managing large scale IT projects.
• Experience managing enterprise systems in a corporate IT environment.
• Experience creating and issuing standards and policy in a corporate IT environment.
• Management experience with multiple locations or multiple outlets preferred.
• Excellent technical knowledge of technology disciplines and how systems integrate with multiple environments and other systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of restaurant systems, including but not limited to point of sale (hardware and software), network, inventory, labor, payment systems, and guest-facing technology.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination and management of people.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication, mentoring, and listening skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong skill in reading, writing, math, and interpreting general business documents.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of computer POS systems and server environments.
• ServiceNow or other help desk ticketing systems a plus.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other departments.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to travel when needed and open to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and company safety policies.
• Proactively initiates, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with business leaders and team members.

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE.