Head of IT at Bryden Consulting Limited

1.    Lead and manage technical team with clear structure and processes for the department.
2.     Manage development plans, business proposals, budgets, delivery time estimates and meeting those time estimates.
3.     Utilize project management methodology and agile software practices, where appropriate, to enhance business communication and to provide user scenarios for developments.
4.    Manage and develop relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders, vendors, out-sourced development.
5.    Oversee out-sourced software development relationships, development and delivery.
6.    Work with other departments within our organization to get maximum return.
7.    Accountable for the delivery of all technology related projects including developments of new websites and software and ongoing enhancements.
                                           
1.     MANAGE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Main activities
a)    Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic
b)    data processing (EDP)
c)    Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer
d)    systems operations and development
e)    Meet with managers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
f)    Hire and manage information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement,
g)    operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information
h)    systems
i)    Control the computer systems budgets and expenditures

2.    ENSURE TECHNOLOGY IS ACCESSIBLE AND EQUIPPED WITH CURRENT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

MAIN ACTIVITIES
a)    Troubleshoot hardware, software and network operating system
b)    Be familiar with all hardware and software
c)    Be familiar with network operating system
d)    Provide orientation to new users of existing technology
e)    Train staff about potential uses of existing technology
f)    Train staff about new and potential use
g)    Provide individual training and support on request
h)    Provide recommendations about accessing information and support
i)    Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resources

3.    MONITOR AND MAINTAIN TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ACCESS
Main Activities
a)    Troubleshoot all technology issues
b)    Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
c)    Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources
d)    Research current and potential resources and services
e)    Provide network access to all staff and students
f)    Install work stations
g)    Connect and set up hardware
h)    Load all required software
i)    Provide network accounts and passwords as required
j)    Monitor security of all technology
k)    Install and maintain Foolproof and passwords
l)    Input and maintain IP addresses
m)    Advise staff of security breach and/or change in password or security status
n)    Ensure installation of lock out programs
o)    Identify and prepare hardware for disposal when appropriate
p)    Ensure hardware is stripped and secured before disposal

4. Perform other related duties as required during working hours