Director of Technology - Local and - Fulltime

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Onsite – New Century, KS (5 Days/Week)

Local Candidates Only

No Job Hoppers (Candidates with more than 4 jobs in the last 15+ years will not be considered.)

We are seeking an experienced Director of Information Technology to lead enterprise-wide IT strategy, operations, cybersecurity, ERP modernization, and digital transformation initiatives across a multi-location organization
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This is a hands-on IT leadership role requiring a strategic yet technical leader with expertise in IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, ERP, cybersecurity, vendor management, compliance, and project delivery. The ideal candidate will drive technology initiatives, optimize IT operations, lead cross-functional teams, and align technology with business objectives.

10+ years of IT Leadership experience

Experience working in regulated industries suchb as:

• Manufacturing
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Automotive
• Medical Devices

Experience supporting multi-location organizations

Strong experience with:

• ERP Implementation & Modernization
• Project Management
• Managed Service Provider (MSP) Management
• Cybersecurity
• Infrastructure
• Enterprise Applications
• Vendor Management

Local candidates only

Stable work history (No job hoppers)

IT Leadership & Strategy

• Lead enterprise IT strategy, governance, and technology roadmap.
• Drive digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Align IT solutions with business goals and operational priorities.
• Establish IT governance, policies, KPIs, and service standards.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop IT teams.
• Oversee infrastructure, networking, help desk, desktop support, and enterprise systems.
• Build high-performing IT organizations and improve service delivery.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Support security audits, governance, and incident response planning.
• Strengthen enterprise security posture and IT controls.

ERP & Enterprise Systems

• Lead ERP modernization and enterprise application initiatives.
• Support ERP implementation, optimization, integration, and post-go-live support.
• Improve system integration across finance, manufacturing, engineering, and operations.
• Ensure scalable enterprise technology solutions.

Vendor & MSP Management

• Manage Managed Service Providers (MSPs), technology vendors, and strategic partners.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor vendor performance.
• Drive service quality improvements and vendor governance.

Project & Program Management

• Lead enterprise IT projects from planning through execution.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, risks, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and business stakeholders.

Infrastructure & Operations

• Oversee enterprise infrastructure, networking, cloud services, end-user computing, and IT operations.
• Ensure system availability, scalability, reliability, and business continuity.

Digital Transformation

• Identify opportunities for automation and AI.
• Improve operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.
• Drive enterprise modernization initiatives.

10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience

Experience leading enterprise IT operations

Multi-location organization experience

ERP implementation and modernization experience

Strong Cybersecurity experience

MSP management experience

Vendor Management

Infrastructure & Networking

Enterprise Applications

IT Governance

Project & Program Management

Budgeting & IT Financial Management

Executive Stakeholder Management

Excellent communication and leadership skills