Senior IT Manager

Akima, LLC•Oak Ridge, TN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is seeking individuals for a Senior IT Manager role to contribute to national security within project management and business services as part of their staff augmentation team. Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a government contractor focused on employing highly motivated and qualified personnel for missions in Oak Ridge, TN. AIS provides pay, benefits, human resource, and employment management functions. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including physicals, drug screens, and/or background investigations for clearance. AIS, an Akima company and Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), supports its shareholder communities in Alaska by providing support and employment opportunities to its 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders. For government customers, AIS supports vital missions with specialized skill sets. Employees will find a challenging, supportive work environment committed to innovation and diversity, with access to comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and excellent retirement options.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
15+ years of IT experience in Information Technology.
Extensive and proven experience in Information Technology management.
Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance.
Participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen if identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in information technology or a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison to executive and functional management.
Develops, approves and directs the implementation of overall IT standards, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Responsible for review and acceptance of IT programs.
Directs assigned projects and support functions for the successful completion of projects.
Oversees the development and maintenance of a qualified and motivated staff.
Reports, to executive and senior management, the status of programs and support activities.
Provides consultation and support to project groups and users in operating systems.
Has budget/financial accountability for the entire IT organization.
Sets the direction of the IT organization.
Develops strategic initiatives to bolster the services provided to the rest of the organization.
Manages Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) operations at a global business unit level.
Creates long-term plans and goals for the organization.
Generates new revenue and business opportunities by effectively foreseeing the global technical and systems capabilities needed to solve emerging business issues, industry trends, and competitive pressures.
Educates business executives and organizations about technology and demonstrates how value is generated from IS&T products and services and investments.
Oversees the design, development, and maintenance of the IT architecture and/or corporate systems portfolio, and various other applications.
Communicates and plans for the potential impact of emerging technologies on the corporate enterprise and organizations that use (or may come to use) IT products and services.
Exhibits strategic management and leadership skills at the highest levels and in a wide variety of contexts.
Has overall responsibility for the personnel activities of assigned organization or function.