Strategic Planning Director jobs in Columbus, OH

• Develop and implement an IT strategic plan and update the plan as needed.
• Provide vision and leadership to ensure technological needs for the agency and each department are best supported.
• Work with stakeholders to implement components of the strategic framework and planning that relate to technology.
• Work with the Chief Operating Officer and Finance Director to manage the operating budget and purchasing for the IT area, with a focus on cost effectiveness and careful evaluation of return on investment. Forecast budgetary needs including capital investments and operating expenses.
• Possess strong technical expertise and understanding of current technology advancements and options.
• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including network and servers, laptops/PCs, operating systems, telephones, software applications, audio-visual, and peripherals.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, software and hardware solutions and propose learning strategies using new technology. Stay abreast of major information technology initiatives across peer agencies, leapfrogging whenever they may further MORPC’s mission.
• Remain current on technology advancements, emerging standards and regulations, and industry trends relevant to MORPC’s ongoing success. 
• Work with the Communications and Engagement department to ensure maintenance of an excellent web presence and communications. 
• Works with diverse departments to implement and manage MORPC’s internal data structures, network and cloud set-up, and other items like GIS, modeling, databases, etc. 
• Work with Department Heads and other team members to develop strategies and plans to enhance client services, improve user effectiveness, and foster innovation to further their priority projects and agency needs.
• Establishes and maintains close communication and effective working relationships with senior leadership and all users of information services and systems.
• Work with IT vendors and/or clients to set up, troubleshoot and maintain hosting environments as necessary.
• Identify responsibilities and ensure successful escalation process for mission critical projects, troubleshooting and communication around active projects as well as day-to-day helpdesk activities and technical support services.
• Attend professional meetings and stay current on professional development. 
• Lead and manage IT staff, including hiring, training and development, evaluation, and guidance.
• Implement and manage process and approach to collaborate with strategic implementers in each department for improved technology functions and understanding of needs.  
• Ensure the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and best practices, including providing written protocols and guidance to IT staff and to end-users, system and user manuals, licensing agreements, etc.
• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures including those for architecture, security, back-ups, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.
• Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant and service agreements.
• Present IT-based strategic planning initiatives to Chief Operating Officer and to MORPC Executive Team and other leaders regularly as needed.
• Support MORPC’s overall mission and follow all standards, policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines.
• Advise and support Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director on all matters relating to employee use of MORPC information, network and communication systems, including as it relates to personnel matters. 
• Develop familiarity with cultural diversity and apply diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in daily business.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of technical staff, to work with the executive management of an organization, and to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products, and to take initiative in the development and completion of projects.
• Strong strategic, project management (preferably multiple methods including Agile), organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and evaluative skills.
• Strong sense of customer service to best meet agency’s needs.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours at times may be required.
• Understanding of current management and office practices and Microsoft Office computer applications required.  
• Practical knowledge of both internal and cloud-based server environments, website management, MS SQL Server, MS Office capabilities, MS Windows Server, and Active Directory is required. Familiarity with ESRI and Apple products is helpful.   

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field is required; a master’s degree, MBA, or advanced technical or managerial certifications as PMP, CISM, ITIL, etc., are preferred.
• Ten or more years of progressive IT experience preferred.
• Experience in working with governmental entities, non-profits or community-based organizations preferred.

Excellent benefit package. MORPC is an EOE/AAP employer. Please apply online at http://www.morpc.org/careers/ or you may mail a resume to or complete an application at MORPC, 111 Liberty St., Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215 ATTN: OPS-7-23

Due to the high number of expected applicants we cannot accept phone call inquiries.

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