Executive Director, IT Services

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Job Title: Executive Director, IT Services  and Requisition ID number: 101954

Close Date: 11:59 PM on 05/04/2022 

Organizational Unit:  IT Service Management (10000952) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  1.0 FTE; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  Non-Represented(44) 

Functional Area:  Administrative 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, directs the MPS Information Technology (IT) Services Department; manages Department technical staff and IT operations to provide stable, secure and reliable systems, training and technical support services to meet the business and instructional technology needs of all MPS staff and students at all District sites.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Directs the activities of assigned staff; coordinates, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; tracks and reviews work progress and activities; directs the recruitment and selection of staff; undertakes disciplinary action as required; conducts performance evaluations; ensures appropriate scheduling of staff to ensure proper operational coverage.

• Oversees and directs technology disaster recovery and data protection strategy and operations to promote district business continuity.

• Oversees and directs information security efforts including technical and administrative controls..

• Directs, coordinates, and plans IT services, investments, and operations towards a balanced triangle of run-the-service, grow-the-service, and transform-the-service portfolios to maximize value.

• Provides complex analysis of current technology business value and develops technology road maps for district leaders.

• Directs department service strategy including service design, service transition, service operations, and continual service improvement cycle aligned with ITIL/ITSM best practices.

• Plans and directs the implementation of technology tools focused on staff, student, and family access to district data resources.

• Maintains and develops staff training plans, builds team environments to maintain morale and organization cohesiveness.

• Manages and supports project lifecycles; recruits internal/external stakeholders, gathers requirements, and defines scope and budget; ensures policy and procedures are followed, and acquired products and service agreements are in the District’s best interests.

• Provides leadership, direction and guidance in strategies, policy development, and continual improvement of process and metrics; provides business analysis and counsel to departments regarding technology needs, process improvements, and process efficiencies.

• Provides support and assistance to Senior Information Officer in the strategic management and decision making process related to the department’s process and systems improvement.

• Ensures the Information Technology Department procedures are in compliance with state and Federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures.

• Contributes to the overall quality of the department’s service provisions by developing and coordinating work teams