Information Technology Directors
Information technology directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the work and resources necessary to provide and operate IT infrastructure and services, including networks, devices, servers and software that runs on the infrastructure within an organisation. IT programme managers and directors direct and provide technical oversight to particular IT programmes of a discrete duration and/or budget.
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£65,243
New workers start around £34,544.98. Normal pay is £65,243 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £143,586.77.
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Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Plans, directs, reviews and provides technical oversight to IT programmes, involving the co-ordination of multiple IT projects.
- Works with client or senior management to establish and clarify the aims, objectives and requirements of an IT programme.
- Ensures that new technologies are researched and evaluated in the light of the organisation’s broad requirements.
- Prioritises and schedules major IT projects.
- Considers the required IT staffing levels, oversees recruitment and appointment of staff and directs training policy.
- Develops the periodic business plan and operational budget for IT to deliver agreed service levels.
- Directs the implementation within the organisation of IT strategy, infrastructure, procurement, procedures and standards.
- Develops in consultation with other senior management the IT strategy of the organisation.
