IT Director

Top 100 Best Places to Work Los Angeles Business Journal since 2017. The Director of IT is the senior-most IT leader at Paramount Global. This individual will manage all IT across four office/warehouse locations in the United States and an office/warehouse in the United Kingdom. The multi-faceted nature of this role ranges from co-leading IT strategy in partnership with the executive team to selecting and maintaining a portfolio of applications that drive service to our customers and business efficiency to establishing an IT infrastructure that is both secure and provides our users with a positive daily experience. The Director of IT is a member of the organization’s leadership team with responsibility for partnering with other functional leaders to drive the day-to-day performance of the organization. This individual manages a three-person IT team as well as a broad range of external support partners. This role requires an individual comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, * Develop IT strategy to support corporate strategy and goals.

• Lead the company’s artificial intelligence initiatives to leverage this evolving technology to improve business insights, the effectiveness of service to our customers and enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage the IT team to high functioning performance and cross-functional cooperation.
• Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) of the organization to ensure optimal performance and to complete the organization’s transition to the cloud.
• Optimize the organization’s portfolio of software applications by seeking best in class solutions, enhancements to existing applications and integrations between applications to drive efficiency.
• Develop and manage the IT Budget; Lead project management and execution of key IT initiatives., * Researching and evaluation of emerging technologies, hardware, and software.
• Preparing cost benefits analysis reports when upgrades are necessary, continuously analyzing vendors to ensure they offer the best possible service and value for company needs.
• Training employees on both software and hardware, troubleshooting, and providing technical support when needed.
• Development and execution of disaster procedures, ensuring security of data, cyber-security network access and backup systems.
• Tracking and maintaining hardware and software inventory.

environment who thrives at both leading and doing.

At Paramount Global, our culture is built on a foundation of great people, a drive for excellence, and a commitment to innovative customer service. We take pride in being a values-driven organization where integrity, accountability, and collaboration guide everything we do. Our story began over forty years ago when co-founder Jack Gample started selling paint containers from the back of his pickup truck in Paramount, California. That same entrepreneurial spirit continues to fuel our growth and shape our approach to business today. We’re known for delivering sincere, solution-oriented service and building strong, lasting relationships with our customers. If we seem familiar, it’s because we’re grounded, hardworking, and always striving toward a bright, innovative future.

A top priority at Paramount Global is investing in our people. We believe that developing talent is essential to our continued success and growth. That’s why we’re committed to providing the tools, training, and support needed to deliver a “package perfect” experience every time. To support our expanding customer base, we’re currently seeking a team member that will further develop our service and level of quality provided to our internal staff and customers.

Paramount Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr