Global IT Director

ON SITE - STAFFORD, TX NO REMOTE OR HYBRID

Are you ready to be part of a company that’s not just talking about the future, but energetically shaping it? Join The Microvast Team (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops, and manufactures lithium‑ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting‑edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities, which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs.

By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website:

If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, Microvast is the place for you. Apply now and electrify your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

We are seeking a dynamic, results‑oriented Global IT Director to lead the company’s worldwide IT strategy and operations. This pivotal role will define and execute the IT roadmap, ensuring technology solutions support business growth, operational excellence, and innovation.

The Global IT Director will align IT initiatives with organizational objectives, driving efficiency and enabling competitive advantage across manufacturing, sales, and distribution environments. The role requires a leader with a deep understanding of the IT landscape— including applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and end‑user support—and the ability to translate business needs into scalable, reliable technology solutions.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands‑on executive who combines strategic vision with operational discipline. With experience managing global IT operations, this leader will foster innovation, leverage advanced technologies such as data analytics and AI, and deliver transformative solutions that enhance performance across the enterprise.

This role will play a critical role in safeguarding the company's operational integrity and mitigating risks, ingraining "compliance by design" culture. It will report directly to the President of the company.

• Global IT Operations Leadership:
  Oversee the day‑to‑day management of IT operations across a multinational enterprise, ensuring stability, scalability, and reliability of core systems, infrastructure, and end‑user services.
• SAP Ownership:
  Lead SAP and S/4
  
  HANA system operations, integrations, and user support, ensuring system availability, security, and alignment with business processes across manufacturing, distribution, and finance.
• SOX & Audit Readiness:
  Own IT SOX controls, manage remediation of deficiencies and material weaknesses, and serve as the key liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Risk & Controls Management:
  Design, implement, and monitor IT and application controls to safeguard financial reporting, business data, and technology infrastructure.
• Infrastructure & Cloud Oversight:
  Manage global infrastructure (networks, servers, endpoints, cloud, M365/Azure) to ensure business continuity, data integrity, and cybersecurity resilience.
• Incident Response & Continuity:
  Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies to support uninterrupted global operations.
• Vendor & Resource Management:
  Manage IT budgets, vendor contracts, and service providers, ensuring optimal value, performance, and compliance.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Finance, Operations, Compliance, and other business leaders to align IT services with organizational priorities and regulatory obligations.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and develop a global IT team, fostering a culture of operational discipline, compliance awareness, and customer‑centric service.
• Travel:
  Support global sites with occasional international and domestic travel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree (MBA/MSc) preferred.
• 15+ years of IT management experience in a multinational/publicly traded company, including 5+…