Full job description Dir Information Technology & Security The Director of Information Technology and Security at CES leads the technology strategy and implementation, with a specific focus on implementation of an ERP system and integration with international business units to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
Primary Job Role Oversee the company's internal technology strategy and ensure it aligns with the company's business goals and objectives. Lead the implementation, utilization, and integration of a new ERP system and other software products across the organization. Work closely with our data team to groom data from ERP and other systems, creating synchronized datasets for analysis. Promote data-driven decision-making across the organization through the development and implementation of advanced analytics strategies. Identify opportunities to achieve economies of scale, increase event partnerships, and maximize new technology opportunities. Implement robust data security practices, specifically surrounding M365 administration. Manage and collaborate on the overall IT budget with the executive team. Education Bachelor's degree in information technology management, business administration, or a related field. Master's/advanced equivalent degree preferred, but not required.
Experience 10+ years in information technology; 2+ years in supervisory/leadership capacity. Proven experience as a manager or director of IT, or similar leadership role. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI. Strong understanding of data analysis, budgeting, and business operations. Superior knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure. Experience building and scaling business processes. Proven ability to anticipate downstream impact of decisions/solutions identified. Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills while executing day-to-day support needs and builds, implements and maintains solutions. Exceptional ability to effectively flex from strategy to tactics. Essential Job Competencies Results Oriented : Has a strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieve desired results in the face of obstacles and frustrations. Exceptional ability to effectively flex from strategy to tactics. Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills while executing day-to-day support needs and builds, implements and maintains solutions. Identifies and utilizes the most efficient methods to successfully achieve tasks on time despite unforeseen events. Driven, maintains a sense of urgency and adjusts schedules as needed to achieve without sacrificing quality of work. Communication : Uses active listening skills, conveying information with the appropriate medium that is clear and easily understood. Uses feedback to verify effective and accurate communication has occurred. Ensures that others having a need to know are kept informed about developments, progress, problems and plans through consistent, effective communication. Avoid surprises. Interpersonal Skills : Exude behaviors and tactics to interact with others effectively. Communicate face to face exchange of thoughts, ideas, feelings, and emotions between two or more people. This includes both verbal and nonverbal elements of personal interaction. Information Gathering : Conduct systematic and purposeful collection, organization, and interpretation of data, facts, and knowledge in order to gain insights, make informed judgements, and uncover hidden truths. Excellent problem identification and resolution capabilities. Initiative : Takes appropriate action to resolve issues without requiring direction. Seeks out others involved in a situation to learn their perspectives. Makes difficult decisions in a timely manner. Is willing to make decisions in difficult or ambiguous situations when time is critical. Assertive in a group when it is necessary to facilitate change, overcome an impasse, face issues, or ensure that decisions are made. Confident : Self-assured person, certain of purpose, trusting in their own ability to make critical decisions without seeking the approval of others because they receive that approval internally, they know exactly who they are and when they've done a good job. Credibility : Demonstrated concern to be responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. Maintains commitments. Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns shared by others. Is honest and forthright with people. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Punctual, follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Fosters Teamwork : Listens and responds constructively to other team members' ideas. Offers support for others' ideas and proposals. Is open with other team members about his/her concerns. Works for solutions that all team members can support. Not Required but Highly Desirable Based in the Memphis, TN metropolitan area.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/EEO) CES Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer (EEO/EOE) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. CES Power, LLC makes hiring decisions based on the qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, you may request our Equal Opportunity & Diversity Policy by emailing your request to .
