Senior Manager- Information Technology

About the role

Covista is a national leader in post-secondary education and a leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. You will be a key technology leader for 300,000+ students and 10,000 employees, across 5 institutions and 27 campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the IT department and ensure the efficient and effective operation of our technology landscape.
• Lead a team of IT professionals, manage IT product lifecycle, manage projects, and provide strategic guidance to align our technology initiatives with the overall business goals.
• Responsible for overseeing multiple teams, departments, or functions within an organization.
• Attracts, hires and builds high-performing teams, empowers people and rewards results; achieves results through clearly articulated goals, discernment, priorities and a belief in the positive intentions of our employees.
• Takes an active role in developing talent. Builds and enables a highly engaged, high performing team.
• Strong communicator. Lead, motivate, and inspire a team of IT professionals, including hiring, training, and performance management. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members to support their professional growth.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the assigned IT sub-function, ensuring the stability, security, and reliability of the technology stack, capability and/or product.
• Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor system performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes to optimize IT operations.
• Manage IT budgets, track expenses, and manage resource allocations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate vendor contracts, and evaluate the effectiveness of IT investments.
• Optimize resource utilization, including staffing, outsourcing, and vendor management.
• Understand the organization’s financial processes. Prepare, justify and administer her/his budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost benefit thinking to (re)set priorities.
• Drive a fiscal disciplined behavior in her/his organization. Think long term and short term while managing finance and value creation.
• Demonstrates breadth and depth of professional/technical skills and capabilities required for position; shares knowledge; sets or contributes to the organization's direction within an area of expertise. Leads to drive value for Covista through technology.
• Influences with fluency on technology related change.
• Develop and implement a strategic technology and/or IT operational roadmap aligned with the organization's business objectives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, trends, and industry developments to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Provide recommendations on technology investments, upgrades, and enhancements to support business growth and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of security threats and implement measures to safeguard data and systems.
• Collaborate with executive management and other senior leaders to align IT initiatives with business objectives.
• Fluently think between needs for today, while planning for the near and far future. Understand the competitive landscape, industry directions. Aligns with Covista IT & Digital strategy, builds their own game plan, communicates and delivers on the strategy.
• Collaborate with business leaders and departments to understand their technology needs and align IT initiatives accordingly.
• Communicate IT strategies, projects, and progress to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors, service providers, and technology partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent industry experience
• Master's Degree Preferred
• Five (5) plus years Proven experience in IT management, including team leadership and project management. Across domains
• Five (5) plus years Demonstrated success in managing complex IT projects, overseeing larger teams, and dealing with higher-level strategic responsibilities.
• Five (5) plus years Experience in diverse areas of IT, such as infrastructure management, enterprise software implementation, cybersecurity, or digital transformation, may be required.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, products and software applications.
• Familiarity with industry best practices, standards, and regulations related to IT operations and security.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, products and software applications.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP) are a plus.

Benefits

The position qualifies for the below benefits. Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.com/benefits