Stellenbeschreibung

Overview

This opportunity is offered on behalf of a partner company based in the United States seeking a Director of IT. This leadership role involves guiding enterprise technology operations in a fast-growing, remote-first organization with a focus on strategic vision and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategy and management of IT Operations and Engineering including identity, endpoint management, infrastructure, collaboration platforms, and employee tech services.
Create and update a technical roadmap enhancing IT performance insight, risk management, investment planning, and future capabilities.
Build, mentor, and expand a high-performing IT team that emphasizes automation, continuous improvement, and engineering best practices.
Define and uphold high service standards, operational models, and processes to improve employee experience, reliability, and responsiveness.
Collaborate with security teams to ensure technology meets compliance, safety, and risk management requirements.
Identify and deploy AI-driven tools and automation to boost productivity and streamline internal workflows.
Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, procurement, and budgeting alongside finance partners.
Serve as an executive escalation contact for major incidents, migrations, and critical business technology initiatives.

Requirements

A minimum of 15 years in IT with 7-8 years leading multiple teams or enterprise-wide technology departments.
Proven expertise in modern IT infrastructure: identity and access management, endpoint management, cloud collaboration platforms, and enterprise networking.
Experience integrating AI and automation into IT operations and productivity workflows.
Ability to work closely with security and compliance units with a focus on safety-first approaches.
Proficient in managing IT budgets, vendor contracts, and procurement processes.
Strong communication skills and stakeholder management across technical and non-technical groups.
Background in global, high-growth, remote-first, or rapidly scaling business environments.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or comparable professional experience.
Preferred familiarity with cloud-based technologies, identity platforms, device management, and SaaS collaboration tools.
Hands-on experience developing AI-powered workflows and automation that deliver tangible business improvements is advantageous.

Perks and Benefits

Competitive salary range between 167000 and 245000 USD annually, dependent on experience, skills, and location.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with full employee coverage.
401(k) plan featuring company matching contributions.
Access to mental wellness programs and Employee Assistance resources.
Flexible paid time off plus company-wide holidays and seasonal shutdowns.
Professional development and learning opportunities.
Support for remote work including equipment and reimbursement provisions.
Access to company products and exclusive membership benefits.
The chance to contribute meaningfully in an innovative, AI-centered environment.

Additional Information

The partner company manages the hiring process post-shortlisting, ensuring fair and objective application reviews aided by AI-assisted matching tools. Privacy is respected and data protection laws observed during recruitment.

Director of IT