IT Director

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Design and implement a multi-year IT roadmap to support business growth, digital transformation, and competitive advantage.
• Infrastructure & Environment Management: Oversee the planning, deployment, and maintenance of all IT systems, including network architecture, cloud solutions, hardware infrastructure, and robust software development environments.
• Systems Migrations: Strategy, execution, and oversight of complex systems migrations, ensuring data integrity, minimal operational downtime, and seamless transitions from legacy frameworks.
• AI Systems Integration & Enablement: Act as the internal champion for artificial intelligence; evaluate, deploy, and manage AI systems while designing training programs to upskill and enable internal teams on AI tools.
• Team Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Establish and enforce a strong emphasis on cybersecurity best practices. Maintain robust security protocols across all infrastructure, development environments, and migration pipelines; conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to data privacy laws and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, FERPA).
• Budgeting & Procurement: Manage the IT budget effectively, negotiate vendor contracts, and oversee investments in technology to maximize ROI.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Develop, implement, and regularly test disaster recovery and business continuity plans to safeguard operations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to identify technology needs, develop solutions, and enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3-5 years in senior leadership or managerial roles.
• Hands-on experience managing modern software development environments and leading large-scale systems migrations.
• Strong technical expertise in cybersecurity frameworks with a proven track record of securing enterprise infrastructure against evolving threats.
• Forward-thinking technical aptitude, including direct experience deploying, managing, or training others on AI-driven systems and workflows.
• Expertise in network architecture, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, WMS, Shopify), and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Strong strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, PMP, or vendor-specific (Cisco, Microsoft, Azure) certifications are highly desirable.