Overview
On Site
200k - 220k
Full Time
Skills
Pivotal
Partnership
Collaboration
Innovation
Information Technology
Computer Science
IT Management
System Integration
Regulatory Compliance
Negotiations
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Leadership
Organizational Change Management
Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence
Legacy Systems
Team Leadership
Vendor Management
Strategic Leadership
Team Management
Communication
Insurance
SAP BASIS
Job Details
Exciting job opportunity for a Director of IT to join an established manufacturing organization in Chicago. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with a manufacturing company that is experiencing a pivotal expansion phase and requires strategic technology leadership to drive growth initiatives. The role operates on a hybrid schedule in their downtown office.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary technology leader who thrives on modernizing legacy systems and implementing cutting-edge solutions. The successful candidate will lead and reshape a small IT team while driving strategic initiatives including infrastructure modernization, automation and AI implementation, and vendor partnership evaluations. They offer tremendous growth opportunities to make a significant impact on a historic company's digital transformation, with the flexibility to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical innovation in a collaborative environment.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
The Offer
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary technology leader who thrives on modernizing legacy systems and implementing cutting-edge solutions. The successful candidate will lead and reshape a small IT team while driving strategic initiatives including infrastructure modernization, automation and AI implementation, and vendor partnership evaluations. They offer tremendous growth opportunities to make a significant impact on a historic company's digital transformation, with the flexibility to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical innovation in a collaborative environment.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- 7+ years of IT leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Strong background in infrastructure modernization and system integration
- Experience with compliance controls and regulatory requirements
- Proven track record of vendor management and contract negotiations
- Strategic planning and project management expertise
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and drive organizational change
- Located in Chicago area or willing to relocate
- Experience in railroad, manufacturing, or industrial sectors
- Knowledge of automation and AI implementation strategies
- Previous experience leading digital transformation initiatives
- Background in legacy system modernization
- Familiarity with enterprise-level technology solutions
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Strategic Technology Planning & Implementation
- 35% Infrastructure Modernization & Automation
- 25% Team Leadership & Vendor Management
- 50% Strategic Leadership & Planning
- 30% Hands-On Technical Implementation
- 20% Team Management & Stakeholder Communication
The Offer
- Bonus OR Commission eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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