| Are you a highly motivated IT Professional with STRONG PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS who also possesses the knowledge and desire to service the "day to day" IT needs of a small business office? United Benefit Advisors, the nation's premier community of Independent Employee Benefits Firms, is looking to hire a IT Manager to work within the UBA IT Department. This position offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and a fun and rewarding work environment. Part time remote work privileges may be an option for the right candidate. Are you interested in starting a career with a stable and respected independent employee benefits organization? Come and join our team! ABOUT UNITED BENEFIT ADVISORS At UBA, our passion is providing great service to our Partner Firms. We are a team of dedicated and hard-working professionals who are willing to go the extra mile for our Partners. As IT Manager you will play a vital role in maintaining and developing business centric IT solutions for our Partners, as well as keeping our in-house IT systems operating efficiently. For over 18 years, our dedicated team of passionate professionals has been providing our Partners with forward-thinking solutions. We have a close-knit team that is energized each day to work hard, work smart, and work together. We value the time and hard work put in by our employees which is why we offer a reliable full-time schedule, benefits, competitive salary and remote work privileges for qualified staff. A DAY IN THE LIFE AS UBA IT MANAGER As UBA's IT Manager, you possess a wide range of skills and knowledge as you will be overseeing complex IT Projects, managing IT vendor relations, and providing service for our inhouse network, hardware, software and miscellaneous technology needs. You are passionate about staying current with changes in the IT field. You will focus a great deal of attention on providing expert guidance for the UBA's various business information technology systems and processes, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide strategic guidance for current and future growth. You will also have a passion for providing great service to our staff in keeping our inhouse IT systems and hardware functioning at peak performance. Your confidence, professionalism, and ability to communicate well with others in common business language is essential for your success. Your ability to think strategically and collaborate effectively while maintaining an eye for "details" will serve you well. You can work effectively both independently and with a team. You take charge of challenging opportunities as they arise with a passion for bringing cost conscious and timely solutions. Your positive, friendly disposition comes through in all your interactions and is one of the reasons you fit well in our culture at UBA. You are never bored as there are always a variety of projects and tasks to accomplish. You are continuously looking for ways to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and provide better solutions. You love that you get to think strategically while being "hands on" and enjoy keeping busy. QUALIFICATIONS FOR UBA IT MANAGER - Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of three years' experience in IT management, project management or general business analysis.
- Strong knowledge of Azure, Active Directory, Windows Server, SQL Server, Office 365, principles of LAN and WAN networking.
- Desire and ability to "self-learn" new systems with a commitment to staying current with changes in the field of technology is very important.
- Experience with troubleshooting software and hardware products and related technologies.
- Experience with excel, Access, and server SQL server tools.
- Experience working in relational databases, including creating and updating tables, importing and exporting data.
- Experience with report generation, mail merges, and chart generation.
- Experience with CRM and association management systems beneficial.
- Fulfill data requests, develop and implement data analysis queries and reports as needed utilizing agreed upon procedures and business rules.
- Proactively support departmental leaders by identifying pain points and recommending IT solutions.
- Produce comprehensive RFQ's; effectively procure and assess vendor proposals.
- Write standard Operating Procedures to Document IT processes both for staff and as a function of vendor management. Maintain shared archive of documentation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills to train staff (and Partners) in IT and Data processes as needed.
- Project lead of development on complete product lifecycle from concept to delivery to retirement.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Manages the activities and assesses the effectiveness of all IT vendors and consultants.
- Ensures that software deficiencies are addressed with long-term durability in mind.
- Use stakeholders' feedback to inform necessary improvements and changes to technology.
- Coordinates third-party maintenance for network hardware, software, and telecommunications services.
- Establishes, documents, and controls systems access and security.
- Provide internal IT help desk support.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? Do you possess the necessary experience, competencies and drive to succeed in a position of this scope? Are you a team player with a positive, can-do attitude? Do you have excellent interpersonal skills? Can you communicate effectively both verbally and in writing? Are you service-oriented, patient, and able to work well with others? Are you organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively? Can you "think big" while finding enjoyment in the details? If so, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you! Please select the following link to apply: https://ubajobs.applicantpool.com/jobs/427693.html |
