Director of Information Systems
Company: Kiddie Academy
Location: Abingdon
Posted on: June 26, 2022
Job Description:
Kiddie Academy -, a leading provider of educational child care
centers, is looking for a talented and motivated [POSITION] to join
our company as we continue to expand and grow nationwide. If you
are passionate about making an impact in the lives of families and
communities nationwide and want to work with an inspiring and
talented team, we encourage you to apply!About the job:The Director
of Information Systems leads the Technical Operations (TechOps)
team at Kiddie Academy. This position provides management,
direction, design, and support of the IT solutions that enhance
mission-critical business operations. This position joins the
cross-functional Technology management team, collaborating and
communicating together to advance and elevate the goals and culture
of the entire Technology department.
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Technology
and is based in our corporate office located in Abingdon, Maryland.
It is an exempt position, classified as Director Level for benefit
purposes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops and maintains a highly effective Technology Operations
(TechOps) team through hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating
staff
- Assists in the management of the IT budget and controls
expenses effectively
- Collaborates directly with the Technology management team to
advance and elevate the cross-functional goals and culture of the
entire Technology department
- Collaborates directly with all corporate departments to provide
the capabilities, tools, and support needed to perform their
roles
- Coordinates, selects, and manages external vendors supporting
TechOps operations and projects
- Keeps current on technology trends affecting areas of
functional oversight with a forward-looking view to increase
innovation and ensure compliance across the organization
- Establishes TechOps team goals and develops project plans to
effectively manage the TechOps team using tools and techniques
defined by the Technology management team to deliver technology
projects on time and under budget
- Implements necessary processes and controls to protect and
secure company data and systems
- Ensures service-level agreements are maintained for company
hardware, software, and IT services
- Ensures proper Help Desk support services are provided to
corporate users
- Identifies, recommends, develops, implements, and supports
cost-effective technologysolutions for all aspects of the
organization
- Improves existing software programs and implements new
applications to meet future business needs
- Administers and manages projects that deal with upgrades and
maintenance of company information systems
- Provides education and training across the entire organization
for the continued advancement of technology-related knowledge and
skills
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES
Performs other similar or related duties as necessary
About you:QUALIFICATIONS
7+ years experience managing IT-related functions
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related
field
- Strong communication skills
- Leadership experience
- Goal oriented
- Budget management
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive knowledge of hybrid and cloud network and system design
best practices
- Knowledge of virtualization concepts and techniques
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
environments
- Proven experience maintaining and supporting Windows-based
environments, including Active Directory, Windows Server and
DNS
- Proven experience securing networks and resources using modern
techniques and solutions to prevent cyberattacks, data breaches and
data loss
- Demonstrated experience implementing incident response,
disaster recovery, and business continuity processes
- Experience supporting technology for remote workforce including
remote desktop and VPNStrong grasp of current and evolving
technology trends
Why join the Kiddie Academy team?Kiddie Academy - Educational Child
Care has been preparing young minds for future success since its
founding in 1981. With 300 independently owned franchises
throughout the United States, this stable company is poised for
continued growth. In this role, you will
- truly make a lasting impact in the lives of families,
communities, and entrepreneurs nationwide
- enjoy generous benefits, including 100% company-paid medical
and life insurance for you, plus company-paid dental and vision for
you and your family; generous 401K match; childcare tuition
discounts; paid maternity/paternity leave, and more
- generous paid time off and holidays, paid volunteer time off to
support local nonprofits, and an allowance of remote workdaysFor
the second-straight year, Kiddie Academy - Educational Child Care
ranked tops among child care category in Entrepreneur's 2021
Fastest-Growing Franchises rankings and in Franchise Gator's 2021
Top Franchises List. Locally, we are ranked by the Baltimore
Business Journal as #14 on its list of Top 100 Private Companies,
#24 on its list of the Top 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in
Greater Baltimore, and in the top 10 Best Places to Work in 2020,
2021 and 2022.
Our franchisees and customers come from all walks of life and so do
we.We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not
just because it's the right thing to do,but because it makes our
company stronger.
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