Director of IT

Job Title:
Director of Information Technology (or IT Manager, based on experience)

Location:
Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid 3-4 days a week in office)

Reports to:
Chief Financial Officer

Type:
Full-Time | Direct Hire

Industry:
Holding Company / Multi-entity Operations

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on
Director (or Manager) of Information Technology
to lead the IT function for a dynamic and growing holding company headquartered in Salt Lake City. This individual will play a critical role in developing the IT strategy across a diverse portfolio of operating companies-both existing and newly acquired. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in
technology integration
,
network consolidation
, and
IT transformation
in
Private Equity (PE)-backed
or high-growth environments.

This role requires a visionary leader who is also willing to roll up their sleeves to assess, improve, and unify technology operations across multiple business units while ensuring scalability for future acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities:

IT Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute a forward-looking IT strategy aligned with business objectives across the portfolio.
• Serve as a technology thought partner to the executive leadership team, including evaluating opportunities for innovation and operational improvement.
• Lead due diligence, integration, and transition planning for newly acquired companies from an IT perspective.

Technology Integration & Consolidation

• Lead efforts to
  evaluate, select, and integrate back-office systems
  such as ERP, CRM, HRIS, and finance platforms across the enterprise.
• Consolidate disparate
  network infrastructures
  and develop a scalable and secure enterprise architecture.
• Design and implement standard IT policies, governance models, and security protocols across all entities.

Merger & Acquisition Support

• Support pre- and post-acquisition activities including:
• IT due diligence
• Technology risk assessments
• Integration roadmaps
• Cost/benefit analyses
• Create repeatable playbooks and frameworks to streamline IT integration during future M&A events.

Vendor & MSP Management

• Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with
  Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
  , ensuring high-quality support, cost-effectiveness, and accountability.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to optimize vendor performance.
• Monitor vendor compliance and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain a robust IT security posture across all entities, aligned with regulatory and industry standards.
• Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Ensure data integrity, compliance with applicable regulations, and protection of sensitive company and client information.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and manage a lean, high-performing IT team (internal or outsourced).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and collaboration.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to team members across all levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; MBA or relevant master's degree is a plus.
• 8-12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 3+ years in a
  Director
  or
  Sr. Manager
  role.
• Private Equity-backed
  company experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success leading
  IT integration for M&A
  , including technology due diligence and post-acquisition planning.
• Demonstrated experience consolidating systems, infrastructure, and services across multiple entities.
• Experience managing outsourced IT environments and
  third-party vendors/MSPs
  .
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and IT risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to travel occasionally to acquired company sites as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Strong Network and Security experience
• Familiarity with common enterprise tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, QuickBooks Enterprise, Vista, NetSuite, Salesforce, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, fluid environments with evolving priorities.