Include but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing the IT strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Managing and supporting joint venture IT partnerships by developing scalable strategies, aligning technology with business goals, and guiding IT resource expansion when ready.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the IT department, including staff, managing budgets, resources, and schedules.
• Providing leadership, direction, and guidance to the IT team to ensure successful delivery of IT projects and services.
• Evaluating, recommending and implementing new hardware and software technologies to improve the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Ensuring the security, reliability and scalability of the organization's IT systems and data.
• Collaborating with other departments to identify and address their technology needs and requirements.
• Developing and maintaining IT policies, procedures and standards to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts for hardware, software, and services.
• Staying up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the IT industry and making recommendations for their adoption.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, such as senior executives, business unit leaders, and external partners.
• Leading and managing large-scale IT projects, from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Providing strategic guidance on the use of emerging technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain.
• Managing and mitigating IT-related risks, such as cyber threats, data breaches, and system downtime.
• Ensuring that the organization's IT systems are compliant with industry standards and regulations, such as SOC, ISO, NIST, PCI, SOC, ENS, and GDPR.
• Managing and developing the IT team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Analyzing and reporting on key IT performance metrics, such as system uptime, response times, and user satisfaction.
• Facilitating communication and collaboration between the IT department and other business units to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
• Managing and controlling the IT budget, ensuring that spending is in line with the organization's priorities and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

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• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent qualification).
• Additional certifications such as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and/or Microsoft Azure are preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy, data centers, microgrids, mission critical facilities would be an advantage.
• 5+ years of experience in IT management or leadership roles, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience leading large-scale IT projects, managing budgets, and overseeing teams.
• Strong technical expertise in areas such as software, hardware, networking, compliance, and cybersecurity.
• Experience with security and compliance frameworks such as ENS, GDPR, NIST, etc.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish (Professional)