Information Manager

Parsons Corporation

In this role you will get to Oversee Dry-Utilities information systems, planning IT activities, and ensuring data is secure and accessible. Key responsibilities involve analyzing IT needs, installing and maintaining hardware/software, implementing security measures, managing IT staff, and communicating with stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing:

• System implementation and maintenance: Planning and directing the installation and maintenance of computer hardware, software, and other systems. This also includes performing diagnostics and restoring system operations when issues arise.

• Security and risk management: Establishing and maintaining processes to protect against IT security threats, managing data protection, and reducing the risk of legal or financial penalties from data breaches.

• Team and vendor management: Planning and directing the work of IT staff, including analysts and developers, and negotiating with vendors to ensure high-quality performance.

• Process and procedure development: Designing procedures for employees to follow for common IT issues, which can reduce support requests and improve efficiency.

• Data analysis and governance: Analyzing data to identify trends and inefficiencies, creating code to protect data, and implementing data governance policies to ensure data integrity and security.

• Problem-solving and communication: Troubleshooting computer system errors and using strong communication skills to interact with senior leaders, staff, and other departments.

• IT strategy and planning: Analyzing an organization's IT needs and developing plans to meet them. This can involve recommending upgrades, assessing project costs and benefits, and setting departmental goals.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science & information technology is required.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in IT systems, data modeling, and often experience with specific software, hardware, and query languages.

• Management Skills: Ability to plan and direct the work of others, manage budgets, and negotiate with vendors.

• Analytical Skills: Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze situations and choose appropriate solutions.

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.