Director of IT

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.