What does a Lead IT Manager do?
Chief information officers are high-level administrators responsible for overseeing an organization’s technology policies, programs, and infrastructure. They are involved in all aspects of IT operations, including establishing policies and procedures related to protecting security and privacy. They lead a team of IT managers, create department budgets, and take ownership of all major department decisions and initiatives. They actively participate in selecting IT providers, negotiating contracts, and guiding the design and implementation of critical systems and programs.
Chief information officers typically have at least a bachelor’s degree in a computer science field, although an advanced degree is an asset. They have a strong background in guiding and leading IT departments and initiatives, and must have extensive knowledge of a broad range of IT issues. Senior-level management experience is preferred.
What responsibilities are common for Lead IT Manager jobs?
- Ensure the accurate implementation, and administration through matrix partners.
- Assist in resolving elevated and complex provider service complaints.
- Oversee, hire, and manage a team of student-workers, student-interns and work-study students.
- Manage key provider relationships and is accountable for critical interface with providers and business staff.
- Support and provide direction to develop network analytics required for the network solution.
- Create and manage initiatives that improve total medical cost and quality.
- Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets.
- Educate internal and external audiences on IT Strategy and Governance best practices.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process and operational improvements.
- Secure necessary arrangements for media, scouts, officials, statisticians and other press box personnel for home games.
- Maintain and support integration development including resolving issues, breaks, and defects.
- Analyze IT costs, identify cost synergies that may arise from deals, and identify IT risks and mitigation plans.
- Prepare regular news releases and feature stories for distribution to local media, hometown papers, intercollegiate opponents, boosters and other interested publics.
- Design and implement network security procedures to ensure protection of agency resources and appropriate limitations on access to computer data.
- Contribute to the preparation of senior management presentation materials.
- Build reports and/or data extracts to support Finance/Accounting organization deliverables.
- Actively participate in career development activities and technical training of staff.
- Develop and produce media guide and programs, write program articles and coordinate photo shoots.
- Identify, design and implement creative business and technology solutions to continually improve the firm's methodology and approach.
- Develop and monitor annual computer and telecommunications' budget recommendations.
- Assist in the management of rosters, schedules, and statistics for all.
What are the typical qualifications for Lead IT Manager jobs?
- Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in business, computer science, engineering or information technology.
- Fluent in a variety of programming languages, software, and systems.
- Fluent in cloud and system architecture.
- A confident analytical and critical thinker.
- Experience with machine learning, service oriented architecture, and software analysis.
- Prior consulting experience.
- A natural leader with demonstrated sound attention to detail.
- Comfortable conducting software analysis.
- Is a decision maker during daily events and exercises.
- Fluent in design patterns and systems development.
- Demonstrated collaboration and critical thinking skills.
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Work/Life Balance
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Total Pay--
Career Opportunity
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Avg. Experience2-4 years
How much does a Lead IT Manager make?
Confident
$271,214 /yr
Total Pay$168,594
+ /yr
Base Pay
$102,621
/yr
Additional Pay
$271,214
/ yr$157K$486K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range
Lead IT Manager Career Path
Learn how to become a Lead IT Manager, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Chief Information Officer II
$241,399/yr
Deputy Chief Information Officer
$250,117/yr
Lead Chief Information Officer
$271,214/yr
Lead IT Manager
Years of Experience Distribution
0 - 1
7%
2 - 4
59%
5 - 7
17%
8+
17%
Not including years spent in education and/or training
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“But the career progression is not automatic because you have to apply like any other applicant to get the new role”
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“This was a great place with a lot of very nice people to work with.”
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“Good place to work and work life balance is good”
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