Job Summary

The IT Manager will provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing technology initiatives that align with the overall strategic plan. As IT Manager, you will be an integral member of the management team and will direct the planning and implementation of enterprise systems to support the Company’s technology strategy and operations. Reporting to the Director of Quality & Business Process, this role will be based in the Rockville, MD headquarters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and translate the business vision and strategic direction into an executable plan that enhance the organization processes efficiency with improved usage of technology.
• Strong ability to work in partnership with business functions to identify process improvement opportunities, document the requirements and facilitate the implementation of solutions.
• Manage life cycle of IT infrastructure, develop a roadmap for newly acquired assets to meet cyber security and reliability standards.
• Manage and coordinate work of external service providers to deliver projects and services to the business on agreed schedule, budget and scope.
• Identify opportunities and develop business cases for cost-effective investment of resources in technology initiatives, including staffing, sourcing, and purchasing.
• Develop, track, and control the technology annual operating and capital budgets.
• Remain current with trends and issues in both the technology and the energy industry.
• Ensure the implementation and use of technology is compliant with policies and industry regulations including SOX. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, information technology or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in IT in a leadership role, preferably with an energy company or in a rapid growth business.
• Experience with Operations Technology (OT) systems like SCADA and Industrial Control system (ICS).
• High degree of self-motivation and professionalism to deliver results.
• Effective communication skills: ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Team-oriented; demonstrates a commitment to shared success above any personal accomplishment or recognition.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills and entrepreneurship attitude.
• Demonstrated capability to make decisions and to gain cooperation from others.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, manage expectations and meet tight deadlines.
• Six Sigma certification is an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Conducts work in both a field-type environment and in a professional office setting with local travel to jobsites to conduct inspections.
Physical working conditions may involve the following:

• Lifting up-to 20 pounds.
• Extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, reaching, and/or bending.
• Extended periods of reading fine print on a computer or in paper-based format.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Routine aspects of this position may require the following non-physical demands:

• Analytical and logical reasoning.
• Problem solving and researching skills.
• Time management and organizational skills. Self-driven and able to work independently with guidance.
• Communication skill within office and remote co-workers
• Full time in-office
• Professional decorum in a diverse, inclusive environment working environment.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS:

Routine aspects of this position may place the incumbent in situations where they may be susceptible to potential hazards from the following:

• Trips, slips and/or falls while on customer property.
• Chemical abrasives are used in office and kitchen cleaning.
• Lifting items up to 20 pounds in weight.
• Other hazardous conditions on customer premises, not otherwise defined here.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.