I have an extensive 18 year background in IS development. For those 18 years I have worked for one company, a large multi-division national corporation. I have progressed though the IS ranks, starting as a programmer. For the last 8 years I have focused on project management. My most recent position is Enterprise Project Manager, meaning that I run projects at an enterprise level.
My career target position is a Director of IS level position at a medium sized company. I am trying to determinewhat skill set is the most coveted in this role. I realize that most medium sized companies rely on packaged solutions and less on custom development. I am assuming that these companies would prefer an IS Director with a background on the technology infrastructure side.
Instead of shooting for my target now, I have the opportunity to manage the IT technology platform for one of our plants. In this role I will support all facets of IS processes, from application support to maintenance of the IT infrastructure. This role would enable me to learn technology skills that I feel might be required for my future career path. Is this an opportunity I should consider?
