Director of Information Technology

Salary: Up to $ +Stock options after one year

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Information Technology to provide strategic vision, technical leadership, and operational oversight for the organization’s technology environment. This leader will oversee the IT department, manage and develop IT talent, establish technology standards, and ensure the infrastructure, systems, security, and applications necessary to support the organization’s continued growth and success.

This is a highly visible leadership position that sits at the intersection of technology strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, software development, and organizational leadership
. The Director will partner closely with the Executive team to develop and execute the company’s IT strategy while remaining hands-on enough to understand and address complex technical and operational challenges.

The ideal candidate is a servant leader who combines strong technical expertise with business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to developing people. This individual will be responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, scalable, and cost-effective technology operations in a 24/7/365 environment
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• Partner with the Executive team to develop and execute the organization’s long‑term IT strategy and technology roadmap.
• Align technology initiatives with business objectives, operational requirements, security needs, and budgetary goals.
• Lead the IT department and establish clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Provide regular updates to the Chief Operating Officer and Executive team regarding IT strategy, projects, risks, budgets, and opportunities.
• Identify emerging technologies and opportunities for innovation that can provide operational and competitive advantages.
• Develop and manage the IT department budget, including technology investments, operating expenses, and vendor contracts.

• Oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of enterprise IT infrastructure and systems.
• Establish and monitor best practices for software development, database architecture, network administration, IT security, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Ensure company platforms, services, and systems operate reliably with minimal interruption.
• Maintain a 24/7/365 technology environment, including redundant disaster recovery capabilities.
• Analyze system performance, operating costs, productivity, and technology requirements to determine when upgrades, replacements, or new solutions are needed.
• Ensure internal business systems, including ERP, CRM, business intelligence, and other enterprise applications, effectively support organizational needs.
• Lead troubleshooting and incident response efforts and ensure critical issues are resolved promptly.

• Establish and maintain effective IT security practices, policies, standards, and controls.
• Identify and proactively address cybersecurity vulnerabilities, system risks, and operational gaps.
• Ensure technology environments support applicable compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Regularly assess the organization’s technology risk profile and communicate significant risks and mitigation strategies to Executive leadership.
• Recruit, hire, develop, coach, mentor, and retain high‑performing IT professionals.
• Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance management to IT team members.
• Develop employees and create opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Lead by example through a combination of strategic leadership and hands‑on technical involvement when needed.
• Inspire the IT team to achieve high levels of individual and collective performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with third‑party technology vendors and service providers.
• Negotiate and manage quality, cost‑effective technology contracts and services.
• Work collaboratively with departments throughout the organization to understand…