Salary | Competitive salary |
Schedule | Full Time |
Experience | Minimum 5 years of experience |
Location | 401 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA |
TFG DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ThinkFoodGroup’s Director of Information Technology will also develop the vision and strategy for future technology platforms to better support and drive expansion throughout the company. They are also responsible overall infrastructure, security and operational systems within and supporting all properties. This includes management of all aspects of TFG’s home office and restaurant networks and data centers, storage solutions, vendor management, and overall success of the companies computing infrastructure.
Duties:
· Manage the vendors that provide technical support for TFG’s employees, technology systems, network infrastructure, company email system, telecommunications systems, audio/visual systems in both TFG’s Home Offices and Restaurants
· Manage, enable, and lead the company’s outsourced IT Services provider, and ensure that this and other vendors are best suited for TFG as its operations and needs grow
· Ensure 24x7 support systems and desktop applications for TFG’s technology
· Oversee and support TFG’s hosted environment including servers and databases including but not limited to server configuration, database setup and application maintenance
· Work with company Directors and Managers to formulate a strategy for future technology and improved infrastructure (in-house vs. cloud-hosted, physical vs. virtual, etc.)
· Work closely with VP of Marketing to optimize TFG’s use of technology-driven systems for marketing initiatives, including loyalty, website, digital marketing and CRM programs
· Organize and implement equipment, supplies and services for use in practice support activities
· Serve as periodic support if needed to assess, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to software and systems
· Respond effectively to dynamic requirements and a changing business and technology environment
· Maintain superior knowledge of technology systems and issues through professional reading and attendance at web-based and in-person, seminars and technology shows
· Manage data and systems integration projects with both internal and external systems and data sets
REQUIRED SKILLS
· Proven experience as IT director or similar role
· Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
· Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
· Experience in controlling information technology budget
· Excellent organizational and leadership skills
· Outstanding communication abilities
· BSc/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MSc/MA will be a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
The Director of Information Technology will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain. This position will do some lifting of computer equipment, supplies and materials from time to time.
*ThinkFoodGroup requires all staff and guests over 12 years of age who are dining indoors to be fully vaccinated.*
TFG DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ThinkFoodGroup’s Director of Information Technology will also develop the vision and strategy for future technology platforms to better support and drive expansion throughout the company. They are also responsible overall infrastructure, security and operational systems within and supporting all properties. This includes management of all aspects of TFG’s home office and restaurant networks and data centers, storage solutions, vendor management, and overall success of the companies computing infrastructure.
Duties:
· Manage the vendors that provide technical support for TFG’s employees, technology systems, network infrastructure, company email system, telecommunications systems, audio/visual systems in both TFG’s Home Offices and Restaurants
· Manage, enable, and lead the company’s outsourced IT Services provider, and ensure that this and other vendors are best suited for TFG as its operations and needs grow
· Ensure 24x7 support systems and desktop applications for TFG’s technology
· Oversee and support TFG’s hosted environment including servers and databases including but not limited to server configuration, database setup and application maintenance
· Work with company Directors and Managers to formulate a strategy for future technology and improved infrastructure (in-house vs. cloud-hosted, physical vs. virtual, etc.)
· Work closely with VP of Marketing to optimize TFG’s use of technology-driven systems for marketing initiatives, including loyalty, website, digital marketing and CRM programs
· Organize and implement equipment, supplies and services for use in practice support activities
· Serve as periodic support if needed to assess, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to software and systems
· Respond effectively to dynamic requirements and a changing business and technology environment
· Maintain superior knowledge of technology systems and issues through professional reading and attendance at web-based and in-person, seminars and technology shows
· Manage data and systems integration projects with both internal and external systems and data sets
REQUIRED SKILLS
· Proven experience as IT director or similar role
· Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
· Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
· Experience in controlling information technology budget
· Excellent organizational and leadership skills
· Outstanding communication abilities
· BSc/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MSc/MA will be a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
The Director of Information Technology will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain. This position will do some lifting of computer equipment, supplies and materials from time to time.
*ThinkFoodGroup requires all staff and guests over 12 years of age who are dining indoors to be fully vaccinated.*
Salary | Competitive salary |
Schedule | Full Time |
Experience | Minimum 5 years of experience |
Location | 401 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA |