The I.T. Director will oversee the information technology strategies and initiatives of the organization, ensuring the effective use of IT resources to achieve business goals. This position involves strategic planning, project management, and leadership to enhance the company’s technology infrastructure, support systems and cyber security.
Responsibilities- Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company’s objectives.
- Budget for IT needs, including personnel, hardware, software, and other resources.
- Monitor and analyze technology trends to ensure the company remains competitive.
- Project Management:
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and management of IT projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Coordinate with other departments to understand their technology needs and provide effective solutions.
- System Management:
- Ensure the availability, performance, and security of the company’s IT systems and infrastructure.
- Oversee the maintenance and upgrading of existing systems and infrastructure.
- Implement and manage disaster recovery and backup procedures.
- Identify and implement strategic initiatives for automation and improved efficiencies
- Vendor Management:
- Establish and maintain relationships with IT vendors and service providers.
- Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
- Security and Compliance:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Develop and manage the incident response plan.
- Coordinate and lead the response to security incidents and breaches.
- Oversee the implementation and management of security technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM).
- ECommerce Support:
- Ensure the seamless operation and continuous improvement of the company’s eCommerce platform.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to enhance user experience and optimize performance.
Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in IT management, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and project management.
- Experience with system administration, network management, and data governance.
- Expertise in security systems, enterprise applications, electronic data interchange (EDI)
- Proficiency with Google platforms and general network infrastructure
- Experience with ERP systems, CRM platforms, and other enterprise software.
- Familiarity with Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of regulations such as GDPR, CCPA or other relevant laws.
- Experience with Sage100 and Shopify a plus
- Consistently exploring, personable, with a root cause curiosity.