Director, Information Technology – Pflugerville, TX

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Director, Information Technology

Since 1969, Mobo Trex has been committed to providing advanced traffic management solutions to the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry. Our forward-thinking founders understood the importance of smart mobility and how vital it would be to the future of our cities and economies.

As the transportation sector rapidly evolved, Mobo Trex expanded into intelligent mobility operations with the manufacturing of traffic signals, traffic control cabinets, intersection control hardware and software, and specialty products. Today, we remain a leader in the ITS industry, driving innovation that keeps communities moving safely and efficiently.

The Director of Information Technology (IT) is responsible for developing, leading, and executing the company’s technology strategy across all entities, states, and operating sites. This role oversees IT operations, infrastructure, security, ERP systems, and M&A technology integrations to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient systems that support the company’s growth and business objectives.

The Director will serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, leading a small but growing IT department while driving modernization, standardization, and innovation across the Mobo Trex enterprise.

IT Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide IT strategy aligned with the company’s growth goals, including multi-site and multi-state environments.
• Lead and mentor a distributed IT team; establish clear performance goals, processes, and service delivery standards.
• Oversee annual IT budgeting, forecasting, lifecycle planning, and vendor management.
• Partner with executive leaders (COO, CFO, VP Finance, HR, Operations, Engineering, Sales) to identify digital transformation opportunities.

Infrastructure, Systems & Security Oversight

• Oversee IT infrastructure, networking, cloud services, hardware, and system performance across all sites.
• Maintain and improve cybersecurity standards, policies, and compliance requirements (NIST, SOC, ISO, etc.).
• Ensure reliable help desk support, system uptime, data recovery, and continuity protocols.
• Manage enterprise software, licensing, and hardware lifecycle across all entities.

ERP, HRIS, and Enterprise Applications

• Serve as the functional and strategic lead for the company’s ERP (e.g., Infor CSI/Syteline or future systems).
• Lead system optimization, upgrades, new module implementation, and workflow enhancements.
• Manage integration of ERP with key systems (CRM, Paylocity HRIS, engineering platforms, inventory management, etc.).
• Support data governance, reporting standards, and business intelligence initiatives.

M&A Technology Integrations

• Lead due-diligence activities for IT during acquisitions (infrastructure, cybersecurity, licensing, systems landscape).
• Create and execute post-acquisition integration roadmaps (network, email/domain, ERP/HRIS migration, hardware standardization).
• Standardize technology across new entities to align with Mobo Trex enterprise standards.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Operations on change management during integrations.

Project Management & Operational Excellence

• Direct complex, cross-functional IT projects involving multiple business units and states.
• Implement best-practice IT governance, project management frameworks, and documentation.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to ensure high-quality IT service delivery.
• Manage IT vendor relationships, contracts, and SLAs for hardware, software, cybersecurity, and telecom.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to non-technical leaders and employees.
• Regularly present strategic updates, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership.
• Foster a service-oriented culture that supports all departments and remote sites.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including multi-site, multi-state operations preferred.
• Strong leadership history in manufacturing, distribution, engineering,…