Director of Technology-ERP

Our Director of Technology and (iBM i) ERP Operations is responsible for iBM Power Systems Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) multi-partition environment, which includes system design, up-time, monitoring, and security of hardware, internal applications, and 3rd bolt-on party services and software

Essential Job Duties

Support all aspects of iSeries-related hardware and system software.

Analyze/design/develop/support new native and homegrown applications

Configure/manage/upgrade 3rd party applications

Maintain the local data center infrastructure, including power, fire suppression, air conditioning, and system uptime

Configure and monitor mirrored applications and systems (Disaster Recovery/High Availability)

Conduct troubleshooting; work with programmers and their team leaders to resolve application support issues

Work with vendors to establish and maintain service contracts and relationships and maintain the team budget and expenditures

Establish, collect, and analyze metrics on departmental operating efficacy and implement change to increase productivity

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and maintain systemic segregation of duties in accordance with internal and external audit guidelines Qualifications Include

A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field

5 plus years' experience working on the iSeries platform

Inter-systems communication protocols

Working Knowledge of IBM Client Access Solutions

Possess experience and an appetite for working with all aspects of I.T. systems (hardware, software, security, network, infrastructure, telecommunications, Internet)

Hands-on hardware software and hardware maintenance support experience

Have experience in leading projects and small to mid-sized teams' goal accomplishment against evolving deadlines Preferred Qualifications

Problem-solving skills in a complex Management Information Systems (MIS) environment

RPG programming background and familiarity with Profound / GUI

Excellent written communication skills

Analytical skillsets and hands-on work with SQL and Excel

Ability to execute hands-on tasks while coordinating and delegating additional work

Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills; ability to relate information in technical and layman's terms to diverse audiences

Ability to adapt to an evolving technological environment and business landscape

Permanent