Director of Information Technology
Listed on 2026-06-21
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, IT Consultant, Systems Administrator
Come work for a company that is a leader in their industry and has the stability that only a 100+-year-old company can offer.
We are Mitchell 1, a division of Snap-on Inc. For over 100 years, Mitchell 1 has been a leader in providing information solutions that simplify everyday tasks for automotive professionals — helping make their jobs easier. Through the years, Mitchell 1’s products have evolved to keep pace with the industry and technological advances.
We are looking for a Director of Information Technology. As the Director of IT, you will oversee and direct all aspects of the Information Technology (IT) department.
This is a full-time, in-office role located at our San Diego headquarters:16067 Babcock Street, San Diego, CA 92127 Primary Responsibilities- Strategic planning and implementation of new technologies. Crafts strategic plan in concert with the leadership team. Sets goals and provides input for long-term planning.
- Internal IT Business Systems and applications maintenance and support.
- Responsible for budgeting, planning, implementation, and management of multiple data centers and remote branch offices.
- Maintenance and operational stability for the organization’s online Product Portfolio, strategic planning and implementation of new technologies, and quality assurance for all aspects of these systems.
- Staff, contractor, and consultants hiring, development, and training
- Prepares annual budget, sets policy, and reviews performance for all department staff.
- Embrace ITIL, and ITSM frameworks to provide measurement along with reporting of availability to achieve 99.9% uptime for data center resources.
- Achieve and maintain ISO 2700x certification for data center and business operations.
- Masters Degree in Computer Science and/or Business Management with an emphasis on Computer Sciences. (Managerial/professional work experience may be substituted for an advanced degree.)
- Formal education, certificate programs encompassing Managerial Practices, Personnel Management, IT Project Planning, and Quality Assurance Practices.
Minimum of 10 years of information technology and/or software engineering experience. Fifteen or more are preferred. 7 years of management experience.
Special Skills- Focus on Customer/Client Satisfaction.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks; self-initiative.
- Considerable creative, independent, and original thinking is required.
- Must be capable of managing multiple complex projects and assignments concurrently.
- A high degree of analytical skill is needed for all of the primary responsibilities.
- Must be results-oriented.
- Data Center Infrastructure
- IT Operations manager
- Data Base Manager
- Cyber Security / Governance Risk Compliance
- ISO 2700x, ITIL, ITSM, CMDB, Ticketing
- External contractors and other outside resources
The total staff and contractors will average 25 to 30 individuals.
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