IT Director – Enterprise SystemsJob

Position: IT Director – Enterprise SystemsJob ID: 5541
Overview Our direct client seeking a hands-on Director of Enterprise Systems to lead and evolve their technology environment while helping drive the next phase of growth through automation, AI, and business-focused technology initiatives.

This role serves as a strategic partner to leadership, aligning systems, vendors, and technology investments with business priorities. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and infrastructure expertise with the ability to identify opportunities where technology, automation, and AI can improve efficiency, decision-making, and execution across the organization.

This is a highly visible role within a lean team environment. Success requires both strategic thinking and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to help solve complex technology challenges when needed.

Responsibilities Own and execute the organization’s technology strategy, aligning initiatives with business goals and long-term growth objectives

Partner closely with leadership to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and execution through technology

Evaluate emerging technologies, automation opportunities, and AI solutions that can create measurable business value

Develop and drive an AI adoption roadmap, identifying practical use cases and ensuring successful implementation across the organization

Communicate technology initiatives, priorities, and ROI to executive leadership

Own the lifecycle of core business systems, including evaluation, implementation, integration, enhancement, and optimization

Lead automation initiatives that reduce manual processes and improve operational performance

Ensure systems architecture supports scalable growth and future AI capabilities

Continuously assess and improve technology platforms to support evolving business needs

Provide oversight of infrastructure, cloud platforms, networks, and enterprise systems to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability

Lead resolution of complex technology issues and critical business-impacting incidents

Partner with technical staff and vendors to maintain secure and efficient operations

Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities

Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, controls, and risk management practices

Support compliance initiatives, audits, and security assessments

Ensure technology environments follow industry best practices for security and governance

Manage relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and external partners

Evaluate vendor performance, negotiate contracts, and ensure alignment with business objectives

Manage technology budgets with a focus on ROI and business impact

Establish technology standards, documentation, and governance processes

Qualifications5-10 years of progressive experience leading technology initiatives, enterprise systems, infrastructure, or IT operations

Demonstrated experience implementing automation, AI, or digital transformation initiatives that delivered measurable business outcomes

Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, enterprise applications, and hybrid cloud environments

Experience evaluating, selecting, implementing, and optimizing business systems and technology platforms

Solid understanding of infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and identity management

Experience managing vendors, technology budgets, and third-party service providers

Familiarity with IT service management and project delivery methodologies

Relevant technical certifications are a plus

What We’re Looking ForA hands-on technology leader who enjoys building solutions, not just managing them Strong communicator who can work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership

Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can evolve and decisions must be made with incomplete information

Confident and collaborative, with the ability to influence without creating friction

Naturally curious about emerging technologies and passionate about using AI and automation to solve business challenges

Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Apply today for immediate consideration! This is an immediate interview and hire opportunity

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