IT Director

The IT Director will serve as the primary technical authority within the organization and will partner closely with the managed service provider (MSP) to ensure effective execution, alignment with business needs, and reliable day-to-day operations. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, hands-on technical leadership, and a practical approach to modernizing systems and improving the overall technology landscape.

Salary is 170k to 250k
4 days onsite and 1 day remote

We are seeking an experienced IT Director to lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing evolution of our technology environment. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, hands-on technical leadership, and a practical approach to modernizing systems and improving the overall technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute IT strategy aligned with business goals and growth priorities
• Provide strategic direction while ensuring technology decisions are practical, scalable, and cost-effective
• Lead modernization initiatives including system upgrades, and process improvement
• This is a hands-on role and requires active involvement in architecture, solution design, and key technical decisions. The IT Director will serve as the primary technical authority within the organization and will partner closely with the managed service provider (MSP) to ensure effective execution, alignment with business needs, and reliable day-to-day operations.
• Oversee IT operations including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and support services delivered through the MSP
• Evaluate and upgrade existing systems and tools to improve performance, reliability, and security
• Lead, mentor, and develop internal stakeholders and coordinate closely with external IT partners
• Manage IT budget, vendor relationships, and technology partnerships
• Establish and maintain IT governance, security, and compliance practices appropriate to the environment
• Partner closely with leadership to translate business needs into effective technology solutions
• Drive automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across systems and processes
• Operate within a Microsoft-based environment, leveraging Microsoft technologies as the core of the enterprise ecosystem

Qualifications

• IT leadership experience in smaller or mid-sized environments
• Strong ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
• Experience working across infrastructure, applications, and enterprise systems
• Proven ability to operate as the primary technical owner in an organization
• Strong experience in Microsoft environments
• Strong understanding of working with MSPs or outsourced IT service providers
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, system integration, and IT operations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree is required