IT Director Cover Letter Examples

Dear Ms. Hope Burke:

Impacting corporate profitability, productivity, and competitive performance through skillful alignment of technical resources with enterprise mission is one of the many ways I served an instrumental role in the success of past employers. As an innovative IT Director with more than 20 years of combined experience in the telecommunications, financial, and technology services industries, I have led and planned IT infrastructures, software product deployments, and strategic operations. I offer extensive experience leading start-up software companies and delivering high quality technology solutions on-time and on-budget.

I have the proven ability to provide senior leadership in establishing IT strategy, goals, and priorities for large and small companies. Key strengths include communicating corporate vision, information systems management, and creating a culture and work ethic that will maximize efficiency and team performance in the organization.

Having successfully managed multiple large scale technology projects, network and system infrastructures as well as built and led top performing teams servicing users globally, my expertise is extensive and highly unique. I am now seeking the opportunity to join your team as your next IT Director.

Examples of key achievements include:

Led teams of 30+ IT professionals both on-shore and off-shore, in 24×7 operations for web delivered services and Tier II support. Administer Windows Server, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Informatica, WTX, and additional proprietary technology infrastructure with an operating budget of $7M.

Successfully turned around an under-performing technology teams through strong performance management and goal setting.

Created a Professional Services team generating over $650K revenues per year.

Re-energized a stalled $10M project, influenced key stakeholders, and maneuvered through a very political environment in order to drive focus on collectively resolving the problem at hand.

Implemented a first of its kind Central Monitoring Function for all key systems, designed to identify and resolve issues before they affect business operations.

For a more detailed presentation of my skills and background, please review the enclosed resume and feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you in advance for your consideration and I look forward to your call.

Sincerely,

Willie Roberson