Director of Information Technology

We are seeking a Director or VP of IT/Technology to lead the IT function for a growing organization. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role responsible for shaping the technology vision, managing IT operations, and building a team and processes to support scale and growth.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned technology leader with experience in infrastructure, cybersecurity, data architecture, and vendor management, who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to contribute technically.

• Own the technology strategy and roadmap across the organization.
• Lead a small internal IT team while remaining hands-on with ~50–60% of technical work.
• Assess current systems and implement improvements for scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships, select and negotiate with technology partners, and reduce reliance on external service providers.
• Ensure business continuity, cybersecurity, and network reliability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT strategy with organizational goals.
• Support multi-location operations with technology deployment, infrastructure, and systems integration.
• Mentor and grow IT staff, building a high-performing and resilient team.

• ~10+ years of progressive IT and technology experience, with several years in leadership roles.
• Strong hands-on technical expertise across data management, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business systems.
• Experience managing vendors, ticketing systems, and IT processes.
• Exceptional communication skills with executive presence.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in automotive, retail, multi-location, or similar industries.
  • Experience in PE-backed or rapidly scaling organizations.
  • Familiarity with modern data architectures, business intelligence, and emerging platforms (e.g., Azure, Power BI, or similar).
  Seniority level
  • Director
  Employment type
  • Full-time
  Job function
  • Staffing and Recruiting