Senior Director, IT in Camden, New Jersey

Senior Director, IT

Camden, NJ

WHO WE ARE:

Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, leading venue Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the Delaware Blue Coats, and the Utica Comets. Led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. HBSE also strives to positively impact the local communities in which it operates through the powerful platform of sports.

HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do. Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. hosts more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events annually and is the fourth-ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base.

The Philadelphia 76ers organization is one of the most storied franchises in American sports, winning three championships led by some of the most iconic athletes in NBA history. The 76ers have attracted the industry’s top leadership talent from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, UFC and NCAA, resulting in one of the most exciting, rewarding, and dynamic work environments within the sports industry. The 76ers offer a best-in-class workplace culture built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do.OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

At HBSE, we engage, represent and reflect diverse voices of employees, players fans and communities. We are dedicated to hiring the best talent from the communities where we live, work and play – across all groups and levels; supporting and developing every employee to reach their potential; and creating an inclusive environment that allows team members to bring their true authentic selves to work.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:The Senior Director of Information Technology’s primary responsibility is to oversee the IT, infrastructure, system engineering team and cyber security compliance to ensure the Technology operations align with the organizations and business objectives and goals. This individual’s principal goals are to develop and manage systems portfolio for each department and to attain all IT service level agreements for the user community within the organization.

The Senior Director of IT will plan, coordinate, direct, and design operational activities of the Technology department with a focus on network infrastructure, virtualized platforms VMware), Windows and Linux servers, cloud computing, business applications, and cyber security protection as well as provide direction and support for IT solutions that enhances mission-critical business operations. The Senior Director of IT will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW:

Strategy & Planning

• Formulate and deploy strategic plans for acquiring and enabling efficient and cost-effective technologies aligned with and in support of business and Technology objectives.

• Manage IT department operational and strategic planning, including business requirements, project planning, organizing, delivery and negotiating, as well as resource allocation and prioritization to ensure that Technology group meets short- and long-term objectives.

• Establish and maintain data protection, compliance policies and maintain Enterprise BCP plan.

Operational Management

• Where necessary, re-engineering support to ensure it aligns with business processes and strategic goals of the organization.

• This is a hands-on role, where the candidate would be expected to actively participate in day-to-day operation and administration of systems under their supervision and care.

• Maintain and communicate project milestones, service level agreements, and resource allocation to IT department head and key business stakeholders.

• Develop and review operational and capital budgets to ensure they comply with stated goals, guidelines, and objectives of IT and the organization overall.

• Review performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements.

• Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement of the IT infrastructure and IT systems.

• Evolve and maintain BCP and IR plan and related data protection and recovery procedures for on prem data centers and Cloud based systems.

• Authorize and oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, and support of all hardware and software based on department needs.

• Oversee technology provision and technical support services for all IT clients: fans, end-users, tenants, and partners.

• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, service provision.

• Oversee relationship and administration of vendors, consultants, contract staff and service agreements.

• Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.

• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent IT activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing and/or directing an IT operation.

• Prior experience directly managing staff including recruitment, supervision, and development.

• Proven experience in IT infrastructure strategic planning and development, project management, and policy development.

• Strong understanding, deep technical knowledge of and working experience with network, Windows and Linux server operating systems, hardware, protocols, and standards, including MS AD (Active Sr. Directory), MSSQL, MS365, Azure, AWS, Extreme Networks, Firewalls and routing protocols.

• Experience managing SIEM, MDR and XDR solutions and vendors.

• Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through day-to-day management.

• Working experience with on-prem to cloud server migration.

• Knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations.

• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems.

• Prior IT experience in a sports and/or entertainment environment (preferred)

• Strong leadership skills.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products.

• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel Requirements: This position requires occasional on-site engagement in three or more of our facilities (Newark, Philadelphia, Washington DC)

• Work Environment: This position generally requires that work be performed from the Camden, NJ office but we will consider qualified applicants who may need to be based in our Newark, NJ office.

• Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBT friendly)

• Pretax Transportation Benefit

• Generous parental leave policies

• 401K (100% up to 5% is matched, after 1 year of service)

• Unlimited Paid Time Off

• 13 Paid Holidays

• ½ Day Summer Fridays

• Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets

• On Site Fitness Rooms

• Other League & Partner Discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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