IT Director #11304

Title: IT Director
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Location: Lewisville, TX or Stafford, VA
Salary: $125k
Start: negotiable
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Summary:
The Director of IT holds a pivotal leadership role responsible for setting strategic direction, planning, and overseeing all facets of the organization's information technology infrastructure and services. This role entails managing IT operations, driving technology initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business objectives to foster innovation and boost operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and articulate the organization's IT vision, strategy, and roadmap in line with overarching business goals. Provide leadership and mentorship to IT personnel, nurturing a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continual improvement.
2. IT Governance: Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards to uphold compliance with regulatory mandates and industry best practices. Implement governance frameworks to optimize IT investments, mitigate risks, and enhance decision-making processes.
3. Technology Planning and Implementation: Lead the planning, evaluation, and execution of technology solutions to meet business needs and objectives. Identify emerging technologies, evaluate their potential impact, and offer recommendations for adoption or integration into existing systems.
4. Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, encompassing networks, servers, storage, and cloud platforms. Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of infrastructure components to sustain business operations.
5. Information Security: Develop and execute security strategies, policies, and controls to safeguard the organization's data, systems, and networks against cybersecurity threats. Monitor security incidents, conduct risk assessments, and implement measures to address vulnerabilities and breaches.
6. Vendor and Resource Management: Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and consultants to procure IT products and services. Negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, and optimize resource utilization to maximize return on investment.
7. Budgeting and Financial Management: Develop and oversee the IT department budget, encompassing capital expenditures, operational costs, and project expenditures. Allocate resources judiciously, monitor expenditures, and optimize spending to achieve business objectives within budgetary constraints.
8. IT Service Delivery: Define and maintain service levels for IT support, ensuring prompt resolution of technical issues and efficient delivery of IT services to end-users. Implement service management processes and tools to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.
9. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executive leadership, department heads, and business units to comprehend their technology requirements and priorities. Provide strategic guidance and insights on IT initiatives that bolster organizational objectives and deliver business value.

Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Extensive experience (minimum of 10 years) in IT leadership roles, demonstrating a track record of success in strategic planning, technology management, and organizational transformation.
• Profound technical expertise across multiple IT domains, including infrastructure, security, networking, and enterprise systems.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proven capability to lead and nurture high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving business outcomes through technology innovation.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, PMP, or TOGAF are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel within TX, VA, and OH.
• Flexible with a home base work location in TX or VA.
• Previous IT management experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to constant priority changes and maintain flexibility.
This comprehensive job description outlines the critical responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required for the Director of IT role, emphasizing the importance of strategic leadership, technical expertise, and effective stakeholder engagement in driving IT initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.