Job Posting
  Title:		 Head of Information Technology
  Location:		 Seattle, WA
Dept.:		 Information Technology
Reports to:	 Vice President of Business Systems
Status:		 Full-Time (Salaried)
Job Number:	I032316.1
  The Lighthouse is a mission-driven, private, not-for-profit 
social enterprise providing employment, support, and training 
opportunities for people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with 
other disabilities.
  We are a successful manufacturing organization with over 60 
years of experience in precision machining as well as being a 
professional service provider and federal contractor.  We produce 
an array of machined parts and plastic injection molding for 
various aerospace manufacturers, as well as a host of office 
products and hydration equipment.  The Lighthouse also offers a 
variety of services to our commercial, federal, and military 
customers.  These include Contract Management Support (CMS) 
services for government contracting offices and a Contact Center 
which places and receives inbound and outbound calls.  We also 
own and operate stores on military bases along the West Coast.
  If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic and engaged 
social enterprise that values: Accessibility, Accountability, 
Communication, Community, Confidentiality, Respect, Safety, 
Teamwork, Training, and Upward Mobility, you are encouraged to 
apply for the below position.
  Summary:
  Establishes, plans, and administers the overall policies and 
goals for the information technology department.  Analyzes the 
needs of different departments and determines ways to meet 
business objectives by modifying existing or developing new 
information processing systems.  Requires a bachelor's degree (or 
equivalent experience) in a related area with at least 8 years of 
experience at a managerial level.  Familiar with a variety of the 
field's concepts, practices, and procedures.  Relies on extensive 
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Leads and 
directs the work of others.  A wide degree of creativity and 
latitude is expected.


Essential Job Functions:
  chr Represents I.T.  as a customer service department within 
the organization, delivering world-class service and results.
  chr Analyzes complex business needs presented by the user 
community and recommends technical solutions.
  chr Ensures the consistency, maintainability, and security of 
existing applications by creating, maintaining, and enforcing 
standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions.
  chr Directs the execution of tasks according to a documented 
schedule that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
  chr Uses standardized project management techniques and 
implements effective project control by monitoring the progress 
of projects and reporting their status.
  chr Directs and prioritizes the work load of subordinate 
personnel.
  chr Uses continuous improvement methodologies to insure a 
high-quality product and the reduction of errors and 
inefficiencies.
  chr Ensures accurate business requirements prior to the design 
of technical solutions.
  chr Participates on all hardware and software evaluations and 
maintains vendor contracts.
  chr Directs education programs for I.T.  staff and fosters the 
skill advancement of staff.
  chr Performs liaison duties between users, operations, and 
programming personnel in the areas of systems design, 
modifications or trouble shooting.
  chr Oversees an annual budget.  Keeps operational costs in-line 
with budget and leads capital expenditures to completion on-time 
and on-budget.
  chr Performs salary administration and conducts interviews and 
makes recommendations for new hires, consultants and/or 
replacement personnel.
  chr Uses critical thinking and creative problem solving in all 
areas of business management.
  chr Competencies Required:
  chr Relentless customer focus
  chr Technical knowledge and capability
  chr Business acumen
  chr Strategic planning
  chr Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  chr Exceptional leadership ability
  Minimum Requirements:
  chr BS/BA in Business Management, computer science or related 
information technology degree.
  chr 8 years of experience at a managerial level.
  chr Demonstrated effectiveness of employee career development 
and conflict resolution.
  chr Successful experience at leading and mentoring team leaders 
and managers.
  chr Project management certification or 5+ years leading 
projects and project teams.
  chr Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people who 
have disabilities especially related to blindness.  Familiarity 
with accessible technology is preferred.  Ability to learn about 
assistive technology and support its integration into daily 
operations is required.
  Title and salary negotiable commensurate with knowledge and 
experience
  Though you may meet the requirements for work eligibility in 
the United States, this position requires that you meet special 
government/military compliance regulations (ITAR-International 
Traffic in Arms Regulations).  This means you must be able to 
provide legal documentation as a U.S.  citizen, U.S.  permanent 
resident alien, or other ITAR compliant status.
  Equal Opportunity Employer, Male / Female / Persons with 
Disabilities / VEVRAA
  FEDERAL CONTRACTOR
  Please send resume to:
  Kevin Daniel, Sr.  Director of Strategic Recruiting
Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Fax number:	206.436.2244
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  For more information about employment opportunities and 
information on the Lighthouse organization, please visit: 
wwwddseattlelighthouse.org/jobpostings


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