PyjamaHR Looking for IT Manager at Faridabad, Haryana, India Full Time

Position: IT Manager

Overview

Opkey is seeking a seasoned IT Manager to lead our IT infrastructure operations and strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with a robust background in IT management, who thrives in managing both operational and strategic aspects within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Operational Oversight: Monitor daily operations including server hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Strategic Planning: Define and implement IT infrastructure strategies, architecture, and processes.
• Budget Management: Oversee the annual IT budget to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Asset Management: Manage IT assets efficiently and accurately.
• Team Leadership: Manage IT staff by recruiting, training, setting expectations, and evaluating performance.
• Risk Management: Evaluate technology risks and develop strategies for network disaster recovery and backup procedures.
• Technology Administration: Administer and support core technologies including Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, and VMware.
• Vendor Management: Assist with hardware, firewall, telecom, and software vendor evaluations, recommendations, and negotiations.
• System Performance: Ensure the high availability and optimal performance of mission-critical host computer resources.
• Audit and Compliance: Collaborate with internal audit management to enhance systems.
• Technology Advancement: Stay current with technological advancements and industry best practices.
• Business Analysis: Analyze business requirements to develop IT solutions that meet organizational needs.
• Security and Compliance: Support the development and maintenance of InfoSec & Cyber Security policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Education: Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Computers, IT, or related field from an accredited institution. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 6-10 years of relevant experience, with comprehensive exposure to all major IT operational and strategic matters within an IT/ITES/Tech organization.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide teams autonomously.
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive knowledge of computer systems, network and systems administration, databases, data storage systems, data centers, and more.
• Certifications: Relevant technology certifications (Infosec, Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, etc.).
• Project Management: Exceptional project management skills with a knack for prioritizing effectively.
• Policy Development: Experience in crafting and maintaining policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Analytical Skills: Strong logical and analytical capabilities.
• Independence: Self-driven with the ability to handle pressure and work independently or as part of a team.

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Opkey’s IT operations to new heights. If you are driven by technology and leadership, apply now to become a part of our forward-thinking team!

Skills: server management,verbal communication,written communication,stakeholder partnership,data storage systems,infosec & cyber security policies,technology risk assessment,network disaster recovery planning,stakeholder collaboration,hardware evaluation,vendor management,network hardware,it budgeting,logical skills,vendor evaluation,citrix technologies,management,project management,asset management,infrastructure,microsoft technologies,disaster recovery planning,it management,audit management,teamwork,data center,staff management,technology,self-driven,system performance monitoring,technology advancements,budget management,strategic management,analytical skills,telecom evaluation,security,cisco technologies,vmware technologies,cybersecurity,travel flexibility,business analysis,computer systems knowledge,operational management,technology trends,network management,information security,cyber security,it infrastructure,risk evaluation,network administration,leadership abilities,flexibility,technology certifications,strategic planning,pressure management,policy development