Director of Information Technology and Facilities

Responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all technology and facilities functions within Ben Franklin. This role administers and manages the organization's Technology and Facility Plan and Roadmap, ensuring systems, facilities and initiatives align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

· Administer, manage and oversee the near- and long-term Technology/Facilities Plan and Roadmap.

· Manages the Technology/Facilities staff. (Technology Technicians/Administrators and Facilities Manager)

· Establish and manage vendor relationships relating to Technology/Facilities.

· Prepare annual Technology/Facilities budget.

· Establish and manage vendor maintenance contracts relating to Technology/Facilities.

· Explore innovative Technology/Facilities initiatives for new approaches to meet the needs of Ben Franklin and its tenants.

· Oversee the selection and training of all new employees in the Technology/Facilities Groups and evaluate performance.

· Take a leadership role in Technology/Facilities decision-making process.

· Perform regular administration duties.

· Help manage and support current client relationships relating to Technology/Facilities.

· Ensure adherence to budget and compliance to all policies relating to Technology/Facilities.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Do you have experience in Telecommunications systems?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, · High degree of honesty and integrity with a strong work ethic.

· Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, delegate and manage.

· Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.

· Strong organizational and planning skills.

· Outgoing, business-like personality.

· Superior leadership skills such as organizing, problem solving, planning, decision-making and active listening.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software platform.

· Strong presentation skills.

· Extensive demonstrated experience in a wide variety of technology, telecommunications, core software products and Facility hardware, HVAC, electrical, construction, plumbing infrastructure., Bachelor's/Master's degree from an accredited institution preferred and/or 15-20 years of information technology experience, plus 15-20 years of Facilities experience., * Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Facilities management: 10 years (Required)
• IT: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bethlehem, PA 18015 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bethlehem, PA 18015

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, For over 40 years, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin Northeast) has been building an ecosystem that fosters innovation and entrepreneurial success by providing investment capital and business support services to technology startups and established manufacturers. Nationally ranked among the top 5% of the most active seed and early-stage investors, Ben Franklin Northeast invests in and supports companies to retain highly paid, sustainable jobs, accelerate technology-based economic growth in northeastern Pennsylvania, and advance technologies that improve the human condition. Learn more at nep.benfranklin.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $141,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance