Shire Jobs

Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned: Design, develop and implement comprehensive, computer based information systems to ensure users' needs are met and data is processed according to company specifications and requirements. Users include both internal and external customers. Define user information requirements by conferring with users and analyzing functions. Recommend and develop computer-based business solutions. Plan system applications and assign staff to develop, test and complete programs. Evaluate effectiveness of programs and offers solutions to enhance effectiveness. Prepare and maintain technical specifications and related documentation to secure procedures and prevent system failure. Responsible for Company's Information Technology disaster recovery plan. Research and make recommendations on hardware and software purchases. Negotiate with vendors on behalf of the Company to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions. Improve existing software programs and develop new applications to meet future business needs. Ensure hardware and software is maintained and data is secured through proper back-ups and staff training. Manage budget and control expenses effectively. Hires, trains, develops and appraises staff effectively. Keep up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance. Qualifications Solid technical knowledge and experience in the use and application of the most current technologies and products used in the industry. Key competencies are as follows: Business Acumen - Knows how business works; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and other for results. Decision Quality - Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions. Organizational Agility - Knowledgeable about how organizations work; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures; understands the cultures or organizations. Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers. Presentation Skills - Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization, on both cool data and hot and controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group process during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn't working. Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Interpersonal