Information Technology Director jobs in Pasadena, TX

Reports to:  VP of Information Technology                                                                           Last Update:   April 4, 2024

Overview: The Director of Information Technology is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions at all locations. This includes directing all IT operations to meet customer requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions.

Essential Duties:                             

All employees shall be in compliance with the Archrock Health Safety and Environmental Policy and local, statutory and/or regulatory requirements at all times.

Skills and Abilities: 

Ability to:

- Perform all assigned duties.

- Excellent communication and documentation skills.

- Ability to interact effectively and develop relationships with various levels of staff and management across departments.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

- Adapts effectively to new and changing environments.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

- Strong attention to detail, as well as demonstrated problem-solving and independent decision-making capabilities.

- Exceptional organization, time-management, and prioritization skills, as well as on-the-job flexibility and ability to work under tight deadlines.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

- Works independently through the use of initiative and self-motivation.

Knowledge:

- Be aware of the implications of legislated requirements that impact security for the enterprise.

- Knowledge of current technologies and trends regarding computing tools, platforms, and services.

Minimum Education and Certification:

- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

- Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

- 10 years relevant experience in an Information Technology role with at least 5 years in a managerial role.

Leadership:

- Manages all resources (personnel, equipment, materials, facilities, budget and reputation) for assigned area.

Sets priorities in order to ensure task completion.

- Manages Managers – leads with influence and people respond to them.

- Advocates for their people.

- Assesses training needs and ensures that team members are receiving proper training and that training programs are utilized and improves technical training gaps.

- Ensures that employees are set up to be successful through the various programs such as feedback and recognition.

- Coaches and counsels managers to improve supervisory, team building and problem resolution skills, as appropriate.

- Responsible for performance management and employee development.  Manages hire, fire, job and salary change actions per delegation of authority and required approvals.

- Implements, manages and communicates work standards and performance metrics for assigned team.

Physical Demands:  (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

- Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop.

- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

- Ability to carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

This job description is a summary of essential job functions.  It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees are expected to perform tasks, as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties.