Systems Manager

Western & Southern Financial Group

CINCINNATI, Ohio
3 days ago

Full-time

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Administrative Managementunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
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Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
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Identify Issuesunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Machining Operationsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Office Equipmentunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Prepare Correspondenceunmatched
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Software Engineeringunmatched
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Team Lead/Managerunmatched
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Description

Overview: Provides leadership and direction to support business objectives of Western & Southern Financial Group (W&SFG) through cost-effective use of technology, staff and appropriate business practices. Leads production support and development efforts for application programming and/or technology infrastructure team(s). In addition to normal managerial expectations, ensures efficient, cost-effective operation, and oversees project development and implementation. Works with minimal supervision and is responsible for independently making a broad range of critical decisions, escalating to executive-level associates only when appropriate. Responsibilities: What you will do:

Plans, directs, coordinates and controls all project activities including feasibility, requirements gathering, project scope, cost estimates, design, programming, testing, implementation and support. Directs and coordinates project activities of diverse levels of associates across IT teams and business unit departments, including other management and high-level staff personnel.
Ensures efficient, cost-effective operation of their assigned team while maintaining an appropriate minimum number and level of properly trained individuals.
Acquires knowledge of applications and areas supported in order to contribute to the success of the departments served.
Stays current on trends in our business and Information Technology through networking and being aware of strategies and major operational initiatives.
Assists in hardware, software and technology evaluations.
Chairs and/or serves on management-level committees and task forces.
Develops and executes project initiatives that meet the priorities of Western & Southern Financial Group (W&SFG).
Follows all IT standards established.
Proactively addresses potential systems problems to deliver smooth running, accurate application systems. Communicates problems and participates actively in the decision-making process to resolve them.
Maintains and recommends ways to improve Information Technology's management processes and tools.
Recruits, hires, trains and develops staff. Provides direction to and development of associates through normal supervisory functions including coaching, administration of Performance Management program, and creation and implementation of development plans.
Reports the status of departmental and committee responsibilities orally and in writing, as required.
Effectively negotiates hardware, software and service contracts with vendors.
Coordinates application systems emergency recovery activities for assigned team.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Or commensurate selection criteria experience. - Required
Proven experience coordinating multiple Information Technology projects/assignments simultaneously, and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis. Must demonstrate strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. Expected to cite examples of organization and time management methods used to manage or prioritize workload demands. Must demonstrate project management experience in planning, executing and maintaining a project from start to finish. - Required
Demonstrated experience leading and motivating teams. This would include providing direction, coaching and effective feedback to team members. - Required
Demonstrated experience working independently. Experience must include identifying and resolving problems where independent decision-making and initiative were demonstrated. - Required
Proven experience with project management, current hardware and software and effective consultation/coaching techniques. - Required
Proven experience interacting with corporate and department management throughout the Company and external vendors. - Required
Demonstrated experience to apply knowledge of up-to-date industry and technical information to attain business objectives. - Required
Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying, defining and quantifying problems; collecting or interpreting data, establishing facts, and providing effective solutions. Cite examples of good decision-making skills when dealing with multiple alternatives. -
Strong project management skills - cite examples of developing, organizing, initiating and maintaining a project and successfully accomplishing set goals. -
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills; occasionally conveys information to internal and external customers in a clear, accurate, focused and concise manner. -
Demonstrated ability to document procedures and activities in a manner that is understandable to others and prepared using a prescribed format, demonstrating use of the English language to include exemplary knowledge, in verbal and written format, of the elements of grammar, punctuation, diction and spelling proficiency. -
Demonstrated ability to foresee future requirements for an organization and develop plans to meet those requirements. -
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications. -
Working knowledge of database applications. -

Work Setting/Position Demands:

Works in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings.
Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis.
Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis.
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Performs substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work.
Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.

Travel Requirements:

None

Numbers & Facts

Location	CINCINNATI, Ohio
Job Type	Full-time

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