IT Manager/Programming/Hybrid Remote

Position Summary

Manage our client's data policies and procedures, associated security, and support the development of software tools and management of corresponding data sets.

Essential Job Functions * Architect software applications and the corresponding data structures. o Development of associated development specifications.

• Project management oversight of software and data sets being developed on behalf of our client.

• Ownership of key company policies and procedures including data management plan, research report and software specifications, and security and data standardization formatting handling:

o Company Data Management Plan

o Company Final Report and Software Specifications to company policies and procedures related to the security and format of data handling.

• Oversight of the conversion of legacy data in multiple formats (including Access, Excel, comma delimited) into new databases including creating views and blinding of data to non-compnay personnel.

• Assist in identifying new software to be developed to streamline the integration and usage of company's research results.

• Managing compnay's development of AI/ML based efforts.

• Managing the contracts and leases of IT based servers and software products.

• Manage security access to databases and applications.

• Managing and prioritizing website/software support tickets.

• Coordination with research contractors for the format of research data and the coordination of data transfer from the research contractor to our client.

• Identify opportunities for and help in the development of improved processes that enhance the execution efficiency and/or quality of information technology for our client.

[1] Fully remote in a location other than the two office locations of client will depend on candidate strengths in skills, competencies, and requirements for the position.

Qualifications – Experience & Education

• A four-year university degree in computer science or engineering.

• At least 10 years’ experience working in a computer science role performing a substantial portion of the position elements described above.

IT Manager 9.2022

• Experience in software and database development and the associated project management.

• A demonstrated ability working in an information technology field requiring project, specification, and budget development.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Excellent oral and written skills with an exceptional ability to communicate to and collaborate with staff, colleagues, Board members and their technical representatives

• Ability to work independently on a variety of tasks simultaneously, as well as a strong systems orientation and attention to detail.

• Skillful working with a large and diverse body to reach consensus on complex issues.

• Must have a high proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 products and any corresponding desktop versions including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.

• Must have proficiency in database development and management applications. Preferred tool is Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.

• Must have proficiency in database reporting tools and services. Preferred tool is SQL Server Reporting Services or PowerBI.

o Must have proficiency in related report generation tools. Preferred tool is Microsoft Visual Studio.

• Programming knowledge in multiple languages including FORTRAN, C, C++, C#/VB, and Java.

• The ability to create Microsoft Power Apps is a plus.

• The position requires a high level of creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

These demands are representative of the physical and environmental requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions described in this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The employee may be required to perform job requirements from a home/remote office while ensuring adherence to company's remote work policy.

• The employee will effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, and vendors through electronic mail, virtual meeting platforms, telephone and in-person to native and non-native speakers.

• The employee may occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.

• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 10%.

• The employee must comply with our client's internal and external safety policies.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $102,228.00 - $111,968.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77092: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77092