Our Chicago-Loop based client continues to serve its growing client base, IT is a pivotal area of support. Their unique investment in technology, people, and other firm resources has provided members of the administrative team tremendous challenges and opportunities. This is an outstanding opportunity for a client focused IT Manager.

10+ yrs of IT experience, preferably in a professional service firm; Experience should include 5+yrs in an IT management roll; Strong working knowledge Microsoft Servers, (Active Directory, Exchange, SQL Server) and Microsoft Office applications; Blackberry Enterprise server and handheld devices; Hardware (PC's, Laptops, Printers, Conference room technology,
Citrix infrastructure, etc.

Experience with Elite or Imanage software is helpful.

Duties:
-Design and implement new strategies, procedures, and systems to ensure that the IT products and services are meeting the current and future needs of the Firm.
-Provide leadership and guidance to IT professionals you manage.
-Manage outsource partners to ensure a stable network with 24x7 response to clients
-Develop and maintain vendor relationships while coordinating purchase of software, hardware, supplies and services. Maintain physical asset inventories of the Firm's hardware and software.
-Facilitate the implementation, maintenance, and usage of the Firm's various applications and systems.
-Setting system standards & maintaining policies and procedures to ensure necessary controls
-Oversee all technology resources, projects and telecommunications
-Strategic planning to ensure maximum leverage of technology through out the firm
-Develop & maintain budget to support department plan

Skills Required:
-Ability to create & support a team environment;
-Experience interacting with internal clients to identify their needs & business objectives;
-Experience developing and implementing effective processes to support a high level of efficiency.

Term: FULLTIME;DIRECT HIRE POSITION
Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: OPEN: Depends upon experience


REPLY TO: mcgstb @ netscape .n e t

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Experience: REPLY TO: mcgstb @ netscape .n e t

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