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My Amazon Guy · 5 months ago

IT Director

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

My Amazon Guy is a technology company seeking an IT Director to oversee their technology strategy and operations. The role involves managing IT infrastructure, leading a team, and driving digital transformation initiatives to align technology with business goals.

AdvertisingDigital MarketingE-CommerceSEO

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee all technology operations, devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management, analyze the requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs, and continually improve the operational efficiency of the company through the use of technology

Manage up to 8 direct reports (And their direct reports)

Successfully train, project manage, and ensure that their actions are consistent with MAG procedures and that they have clear instructions and tasks

Meet one-on-one with all direct reports once a week formally in a 30-minute scheduled session

Weekly team huddles or team meetings

Review potential hires, determine gaps in staffing, and set staffing goals to meet 120% staffing goal

Create a skills matrix for all direct reports

Treat staff better than Chick-fil-A serves you, but be as responsible on the P&L as a hedge fund is to drive growth

You must be more competent than the team you would presume to lead. Anticipate personality conflicts internal or external and have contingencies in place. Understand where your various resources are, prioritize initiatives, and delegate those resources out accordingly

Be an expert communicator and facilitator. Proactively delegate down and communicate up to senior leadership

Be an expert delegator. It will be impossible to do everything yourself. You must delegate tasks properly to your direct reports and the MAG teams, follow up on delegations, hold staff accountable, and report back results to the rest of the leadership team

Your Asana (task management) boards must be neat, organized, and followed up on

Keep tasks on your board at a maximum of 50 tasks. Have a firm handle on what is going

In addition to project management, you should QA deliverables with your direct reports to ensure that deliverables are error-free and ready to implement

Qualification

IT management experienceIT infrastructure expertiseStrategic planningProject managementCloud computingCybersecurityData managementIT governanceITIL familiarityBudget managementBusiness process understandingPMP certificationCISSP certificationLeadership skillsTeam managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

At least 8-10 years of experience in IT management, with a strong background in IT infrastructure, systems, and security

Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring IT teams

Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and project management

In-depth knowledge of IT systems, networks, and enterprise software solutions

Expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity, data management, and IT governance

Familiarity with industry-standard frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, or similar

Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and non-technical stakeholders

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively

Strong understanding of business processes and how technology can enhance organizational performance

Preferred

Master's degree

Certifications (preferred but not required): PMP (Project Management Professional), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), or other relevant certifications

Benefits

Permanent WFH setup

Competitive salary base

Unlimited PTO

Work schedule is in EST (Monday-Friday only), Fixed weekends off

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Company

My Amazon Guy

My Amazon Guy is a marketing agency specializing in PPC, SEO, marketing, merchandising, and brand launch.

Founded in 2018

Duluth, Georgia, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.myamazonguy.com

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