IT Director Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an IT Director includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Oversee all technology operations and functions and evaluate them according to established goals
Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management
Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs
Coordinate IT managers team and supervise other IT professionals (computer scientists, technicians, etc.)
Control budget and report on expenditure
Build long-term relationships with vendors
Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software
Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of IT Director duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific IT Director roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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