Senior Director, IT

Founded and family‐owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads' capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‐of‐the‐art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team, you'll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

We are currently looking for a Senior Director of Information Technology (IT) to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Senior Director of Information Technology is responsible for establishing and leading Rhoads' enterprise-wide technology vision, strategy, cybersecurity posture, and digital transformation initiatives. This leadership role oversees all aspects of IT operations, infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, governance, and technology planning to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient support of business objectives.

The Senior Director of IT serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, driving innovation, operational excellence, and long-term technology investments that support organizational growth, compliance, and competitive advantage. This role is responsible for aligning technology initiatives with corporate strategy while fostering a high-performing IT organization capable of supporting complex operational environments.

What You Will Be Doing

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the organization's long-term IT and digital transformation strategy aligned with business goals.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, advising executives on technology risks, opportunities, investments, and innovation.
• Lead enterprise technology planning, governance, and modernization initiatives across all business functions.
• Establish IT performance metrics, KPIs, and strategic roadmaps to drive operational effectiveness and scalability.
• Build and lead a high-performing IT organization focused on service delivery, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive organizational change management related to technology implementations and process improvements.

Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

• Provide executive oversight of cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, contractual, and industry cybersecurity requirements, including NIST, CMMC, DFARS, and other applicable standards.
• Lead enterprise-wide business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response planning.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to maintain audit readiness and compliance integrity.
• Oversee policies related to data governance, access management, and information security.

Enterprise Infrastructure & Systems

• Direct the management and optimization of enterprise infrastructure, cloud environments, networking, telecommunications, and enterprise applications.
• Oversee ERP, HRIS, manufacturing, and operational technology systems to ensure business continuity and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that enhance organizational capability, automation, and scalability.
• Ensure technology architecture supports future growth, acquisitions, and operational demands.

Financial & Operational Management

• Develop and manage enterprise IT budgets, capital planning, forecasting, and technology investment strategies.
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and strategic technology partnerships.
• Optimize IT organizational structure, resource allocation, and operational processes.
• Establish service delivery standards and ensure high levels of end-user satisfaction and operational uptime.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with operations, finance, HR, legal, contracts, security, and executive leadership to align technology solutions with business needs.
• Support operational environments including production, manufacturing, and government contracting activities.

Champion innovation and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Your Background

• Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.

• Preferred: CISSP, CISM. PMP, ITIL, Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, or other relevant enterprise certifications.

• Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• 12-15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including senior leadership or executive-level responsibility.

• Proven experience leading enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives.

• Strong understanding of enterprise systems, cloud technologies, cybersecurity frameworks, and IT governance.

• Experience leading IT organizations within manufacturing, industrial, defense, maritime, or government contracting environments strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale budgets, strategic initiatives, and organizational change.

• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

The Work Environment at Rhoads

• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile
• May require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders and ship stairways.

What Rhoads Can Offer You

At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.

Benefits include:

• Competitive health insurance packages
• Health & wellness programs
• 401k matching
• PTO

Our Location

We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed "the coolest shipyard in America."

For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit RhoadsInc.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.