Job Description:

Given the ever-increasing importance of data and internet infrastructure in today’s businesses, a great IT director can make a huge difference in how your organization runs. Talented IT professionals also are in short supply and high in demand, so you’ll want to put your best foot forward when drafting a job ad.

Use the IT director job description template below to craft a job posting that will get the attention of the most qualified candidates. To get more ideas for what to include in your description, browse Monster’s IT director job listings.

IT Director Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees IT operations.
• Leads team of IT staff.
• Designs and implements IT strategies and infrastructure.
• Identifies and eliminates security risks.
• Analyzes business requirements for IT needs and systems.
• Works to increase user satisfaction.
• Evaluates IT operations with regard to established goals.
• Communicates within IT team and across departments as needed.
• Assesses need for new equipment and software.
• Prepares progress and budget reports for upper management.
• Hires new members of IT staff.
• Builds and maintains relationships with outside vendors.
• Manages company help desk.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.