Director - IT

Bally's Chicago•Atlantic City, NJ

About The Position

This role oversees all technology operations and evaluates them according to established goals. The Director - IT participates as a member of the senior management team in governance processes of the organization's architecture, telecommunications, networks, programming, media, and desktops. This position conducts research to stay knowledgeable about industry trends and emerging technologies, analyzes and recommends technology standards, and provides cost-effective resolution to technical problems. The Director - IT assesses and communicates risks associated with technology investments, develops and controls technical services budgets, and defines requirements for new technology implementations. They ensure continuous delivery of technical services, adherence to laws and regulations, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and PCI rules. This role also defines and tests disaster recovery and business continuity plans, recommends and controls projects, reviews acquisition contracts, and assists in building vendor relationships.

Requirements

Experience in IT leadership.
Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies.
Ability to analyze and improve technology standards.
Skill in resolving technical problems cost-effectively.
Experience in assessing and communicating technology risks.
Proficiency in developing, tracking, and controlling technical services budgets.
Ability to develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses.
Experience defining requirements for new technology implementations.
Understanding of service level agreements and system performance monitoring.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to equipment and software operation.
Familiarity with gaming regulations.
Ability to define and communicate corporate procedures, policies, and standards for technology acquisition and implementation.
Knowledge of internal control policies and procedures.
Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley and PCI rules and regulations.
Experience in defining and testing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Ability to recommend, prioritize, and control projects and project portfolios.
Experience reviewing hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts.
Skills in building vendor relationships and creating cost-efficient contracts.

Responsibilities

Creates and maintains a positive work environment.
Meets with all supervisors and managers on a daily/weekly basis.
Ensures all budgeted costs are met.
Ensures all disciplinary actions abide by guidelines set forth by Human Resources.
Participates as a member of the senior management team in governance processes of the organization's architecture, telecommunications, networks, programming, media, and desktops.
Conducts research to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable about industry trends and emerging technologies in anticipation of new business processes and system alterations.
Analyzes, recommends, and improves upon technology standards across the organization to maintain a technological and competitive edge within the market.
Provides resolution to technical problems in a cost-effective manner.
Assesses and communicates risks associated with technology-related investments and purchases.
Working with corporations, develops, tracks, and controls the technical services annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations.
Develops business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for technology spending and initiatives.
Defines requirements for new technology implementations and communicate them to key business stakeholders.
Ensures continuous delivery of technical services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of systems, programs, and equipment performance.
Ensures equipment and software operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
Liaise with, and adhere to, all gaming regulations.
Defines and communicates corporate procedures, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating new network systems, equipment, software, and other technologies.
Ensure compliance with established internal control policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and PCI rules and regulations.
Ensures continuity of service by defining and testing disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
Recommends, prioritizes, and controls projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
Reviews hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and purse master agreements to capitalize on economics of scale.
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.
Oversee all technology operations and evaluate according to established goals.