CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Position Title: Systems
Specialist – Project Leader
Job Number: 60350
Group: Corporate
Services & Administration
Reports to: Manager
– Information Technology
Job Family: Information
Technology
Date: January
1, 2002
Corporate Mission: “We will consistently exceed the expectations of our customers for the delivery of natural gas and electricity.”
Family Contribution /
Information Technology: In support of the
Corporate Mission;
Collaborates
with associates and management in other areas of the Company, in a proactive
role, to determine alternative solutions and strategies for developing,
supporting and enhancing the company’s information systems and technology
infrastructure. Responsible for the
design, implementation, operation and management of the Company’s
telecommunications network. Responsible
for requirements analysis, system design, development, implementation and
management of the Company’s business application systems. Manages information systems performance and
capacity requirements. Determines
information technology standards and specifications. Negotiates with vendors, suppliers, system integrators and common
carriers for the most competitive pricing opportunities that meet the company’s
information technology standards and specifications. Responsible for problem determination and resolution with the
information systems hardware and software including but not limited to
telecommunications, networks, computers, operating systems software and
application systems software. Designs,
implements and manages information systems security, controls, backup and
disaster recovery plans.
Individual Contribution: In support of the Corporate Mission and Family Contribution;
Participate in
information systems and technology planning, software and hardware evaluation,
and systems acquisition, development, integration, testing and
implementation. Develop and apply
in-depth technical knowledge and expertise in the specific area of assignment –
business systems and programming, data base administration, technical support
and communications, or operations and Information Center support. Develop and apply strong written and oral
communications skills to convey complex concepts and issues to others. Understand and anticipate the business needs
of the Company and how these needs impact the information systems and
technology infrastructure. Maintain a
high level of flexibility and adaptability to accommodate the changing
technology environment, business requirements and priorities. Strive to produce cost effective results and
exceed expectations.