Govt. IT Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The IT Director, under the direction of the CIO, is responsible for the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the tribe's governmental and shared technology resources for a large multi-site organization in a department which functions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and for ensuring all customers, internal and external, are provided high quality customer service. This position is responsible for leading the IT team to deliver upon the strategic technology goals, plans, objectives and projects that have been approved, and that will lead the tribe successfully forward.

• Provide strategic vision and direction for the IT department, aligning IT goals and initiatives with overall organizational objectives.
• Lead the coordinated IT team efforts and communication towards all organization-wide strategic goals including digital transformation, cloud transformation, efficiency workflows, data driven decisioning and effective project management.
• Lead and manage a team of IT managers, including the IT Network Manager, IT Communications Manager, IT Data and Applications Manager, and IT Customer Service Manager.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing IT team environment, promoting professional development and employee engagement.
• Develop and implement departmental budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.
• Create and deliver effective presentations and project plans to organization executives to deliver upon the approved strategic technology goals and plans.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor top IT talent to support the organization’s diverse technological needs.

• Partner with the CIO and other senior leaders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable IT strategies.
• Conduct regular IT infrastructure and service assessments, identifying opportunities for improvement and modernization.
• Develop and implement long-term IT roadmaps, ensuring the organization leverages technology to achieve its strategic goals.
• Oversee the implementation of major IT projects, managing risks and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and industry best practices, recommending and implementing solutions that enhance organizational capabilities.

• Develop and enforce comprehensive IT security policies and procedures to safeguard critical data and systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and government mandates relevant to the organization’s diverse sectors (Government, Healthcare, Gaming & Hospitality).
• Implement robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize downtime and ensure critical operations continuity.

• Clearly articulate IT strategies and initiatives to senior management and stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across various departments, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding.
• Represent the IT department in meetings and presentations, advocating for IT investments and initiatives.
• Mentor and assist direct reports with training and experience intended to grow their abilities, leadership skills and opportunities.

• Oversee vendor management and develop strategic relationships with key technology partners.
• Manage IT procurement processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to best practices.
• Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact the organization’s technology needs.
• All other job duties as assigned

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, Executives, Board of Directors, customers and outside vendors/service providers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position primarily lifts up to 20 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying of 10 pounds. Physical factors include constant use of hearing, frequently remaining in stationary position, use of near/midrange/ far vision, depth perception and color and field of vision, frequent typing; and occasionally lifting,…