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.