A key figure of any IT department, the IT director manages the team of lower-level IT employees and oversees the computer resources. The responsibilities of this position are varied and important, so a candidate needs strong qualifications and experience.
The director of an IT department must manage both the people and the systems that serve the company. Strong interpersonal skills are needed to supervise the employees and extensive knowledge of computer software and hardware systems are required to manage the technology. Depending on the size of the company, there can be hundreds of employees and massive computer networks to oversee
The computer resources of a business need to be secure and operating at all times. The IT department supervisor makes sure any problems are quickly solved, and that security on the systems is tight. These people are also in charge of suggesting new software updates to improve the efficiency and compatibility of the systems.
Employers want to see at least a Bachelo’s degree in an IT-related field such as information systems management or computer science. Business experience can also be very helpful as the director is involved a high-level decisions that affect the future of the company.
Due to the important nature of this position, salaries are very high. The average salary of an IT director is £73,000 per year.