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Company Name : Gwinnett County
Location : Gwinnett County, GA
Position : Assistant Director of Information Technology and Strategy

Job Description : Class Summary
Position Summary:
The Department of Information Technology Services manages infrastructure, hardware, software, client support, web design and publishing, application development/integration needs, new technologies, development/implementation needs, project management and strategic analytics and reporting. The Assistant Director of Information Technology and Strategy is responsible for the strategic direction and management of all aspects of technology for the Department of Information Technology Services of Gwinnett County. This position, which reports to the Director and CIO of Gwinnett County, works with the County’s senior leadership to set the strategic direction for initiating and implementing the use of information technology to fulfill the mission of the County. This position provides operational and budgetary management and managerial supervision for a full-time IT staff. The incumbent advises and makes recommendations on the latest IT technologies, research, and data analysis trends. The Assistant Director serves on the CIO’s management team, upholding its shared mission, vision, core values, and leadership principles.
Position Expectations:
Strategic Planning and Management
In collaboration with the CIO, the Assistant Director assists in the creation and implementation of the IT strategy for the Information Technology Department by…
Aligning IT and data strategies with the overall strategic plan of the department as well as the individual strategies of County business units.
Managing department operations to achieve the technology objectives of the department. An emphasis will be on continuing to standardize and improve core service and delivery, while managing organizational effectiveness, compliance/risk, and resources.
Working with leadership and key staff to further the department’s mission by participating in strategy and direction setting, identifying, and prioritizing areas for improvement, assisting project teams with scope definition, and encouraging best practice change management.
Serving as a senior project manager on one or more critical initiatives at any given time, guiding the project team, driving appropriate analyses, meeting project goals, managing timelines and working with leadership to successfully implement new processes, technology, and strategy.
Leading relationship management with external vendors and software partners.
Leading several County committees and/or working groups including:
the Technology Standards Committee (TSC) to facilitate inter-unit collaboration and transparency, to shape policy and direction, and to identify IT and data projects that are necessary to meet the strategic priorities and mission of the County as a whole.
the Business Strategic Services Group (BSS) to connect County business units, determine existing survey collection instruments, and promote shared data analysis.
Compliance, Security & Policy Development
The Assistant Director will lead key County initiatives related to critical areas of IT and data policy and work closely with the Senior Staff, Leadership, and Management teams to make recommendations, guide, and educate business units on IT and data analysis best practices and efficient implementation of tools, platforms, resources, and techniques through…
Collaborating with Security on policy compliance, security and risk assessment and management.
Developing recommendations for and implements procedures related to the County’s IT governance, including the use and purchase of computer hardware and software, installation, access, and security. Reviewing policy standards and ensuring documentation of processes.
Overseeing management of data reporting mechanisms and databases for strategic reporting and data inquiries. Ensuring data integrity, security and maximizes efficiency for reporting needs.
Leadership and Effective Team Management
The Assistant Director will provide leadership, guidance, performance management, and plans for professional development and training by…
Managing projects or providing project management oversight on projects assigned.
Developing relationships needed for each project and serves as liaison to various business units, and where relevant, external constituencies.
Supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.
Conducting skills assessments, recommending training, promoting cross team collaboration, assessing, and assigning roles and responsibilities.
Conducting regular unit and individual meetings and fostering a team atmosphere within and between organizations.
Reviewing current practices throughout the department and championing results driven process improvements.
Motivating team members, maximizing their individual and team contribution and professional growth.
Preparing annual performance reviews, managing disciplinary issues, and participating in hiring and disciplinary procedures.
Participating in meetings on behalf of the Chief Information Officer and representing the organization as required.
Keeping the Chief Information Officer appraised on initiatives, preparing, and presenting recommendations, and providing proposals and reports as required.
Professional Development
The Assistant Director will stay abreast of information technology trends relevant to current and future information system environments by…
Maintaining and enhancing knowledge in Service and Project Management techniques and methodologies.
Pursuing training and education relating to information technology and leadership.
Developing training plans for staff.
Attending formal conferences; developing/improving project management skills; continually developing leadership skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; (Master’s preferred).
Minimum of 10-12 years’ related experience required.
Demonstrated leadership, management, and strategic planning skills necessary.
Experience in managing a budget and vendor relationships required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Must be a results and goal-oriented individual with the persistence and patience necessary to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
Must have the ability to gain credibility with diverse constituencies.
Must have the ability to detect emerging trends and make recommendations for change.
Must possess a high degree of personal integrity and ethics.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills required.
Ability to handle confidential information with exceptional judgment and discretion necessary.
Accuracy and attention to details and timelines essential.
Ability to combine vision with strong creativity and tactical execution.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree preferred.
Experience in a complex centralized environment is desirable.
Strong IT experience in the following areas preferred: information security, software development and support, project management, strategic planning, IT governance, consultancy, systems architecture and administration, client support, storage, virtualization, and operational management.
Experience with planning and implementing a large – scale initiatives.
Benefits Offered: Health, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance plans Holidays: 12 holidays per year Annual leave (vacation): 13 day accrual per year Sick leave: 13 day accrual per year Retirement Benefits include: Defined Contribution Retirement Plan An employee is fully vested in 5 years. An employee can retire if he/she has reached the age of 55 and the sum of his/her age and years of service equals 65. Employees can choose a contribution rate of 5% or 7.5% Gwinnett County will contribute 7.0% of your pensionable earnings per pay period. Deferred Compensation Plan
If you contribute at least 5% of your base pay to the 457(b) plan, Gwinnett County will contribute an additional 1% to your Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (this is in addition to the 7% described above). Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care HSA/HRA available Basic, Optional and Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability On-site Medical Wellness Center Immunizations (Flu Shots, Tetanus, etc.) Wellness Incentive Programs Annual Wellness Fair Financial Education Programs Funeral Leave Longevity Pay after 3 years (full-time status) Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years (full-time status) Employee assistance program Uniforms and equipment furnished Employee discount programs

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