Job Title: Manager, Information Technology

Location: Sarasota, FL

Company: Elevate Healthcare

About Us: Elevate Healthcare is a leading innovator in the medical simulation industry. We specialize in developing advanced simulation technologies designed to enhance healthcare education and improve patient safety. Our products include a wide range of simulators for various medical fields, from ultrasound and surgical training to emergency and trauma care. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that elevate healthcare training, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and a safer healthcare environment.

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Information Technology Leader to oversee the IT systems throughout Global Elevate Healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT management having led teams focused on help desk, network management, cloud services, business analytics and business application and data analytics/business intelligence. They will have a particular emphasis on strategic system operations, cybersecurity, DevOps and code review. This role requires a visionary leader who is not only technically proficient but also passionate about fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture to deliver the tools and capabilities necessary for products and services for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team, ensuring continuous growth and development.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and shared goals.
• Manage and prioritize the IT department's workload, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company's overall goals.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices to improve efficiency and innovation across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address IT-related challenges and opportunities.
• Create and adapt governance processes to foster clean and matching data in all systems and reports.
• Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company's overall goals.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices to improve efficiency and innovation across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address IT-related challenges and opportunities.

Cybersecurity:

• Oversee the organization's cybersecurity strategy, ensuring robust protection against internal and external threats.
• Implement and maintain security policies, procedures, and technologies to safeguard sensitive data.
• Lead incident response efforts and ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards.

DevOps & IT Infrastructure:

• Manage the development and operations (DevOps) processes, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of applications and services.
• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud services.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of IT systems to support the company's growth.

Collaboration & Culture Building:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual support.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the IT team.
• Act as a champion for change, encouraging innovation and the adoption of best practices across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Experience in IT management 5-10 years, with a proven track record of leading and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge and experience in cybersecurity, including the implementation of security policies and incident response
• Proficiency in DevOps practices and tools, with experience managing IT infrastructure in both on-premise and cloud environments
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering results.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in building and maintaining a collaborative, positive, and inclusive team culture.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management frameworks.
• Prefer Certifications in relevant areas such as CISSP, CISM, or AWS/Azure DevOps.