Director, Information Technology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement the IT strategy in line with the company's goals, ensuring that technology initiatives improve business performance.

• Direct and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of an upcoming SAP S/4 implementation throughout the organization.

• Supervise the maintenance and optimization of IT systems to guarantee reliability and scalability.

• Assess emerging technologies and propose investments to enhance efficiency, security, and scalability.

• Lead the annual IT budgeting and planning process, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

• Oversee risk assessments, compliance measures, and vulnerability management efforts.

• Guide incident response planning and ensure readiness for disaster recovery and business continuity.

• Negotiate and manage relationships with external technology vendors and service providers.

• Supervise the planning and execution of IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget constraints.

• Define and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures.

• Establish metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to evaluate IT performance and value delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 10 years of progressive IT experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role within the manufacturing or industrial sector.

• Prior experience in implementing and managing an SAP S/4 environment.

• Strategic Thinking: Capable of aligning programs with organizational goals and long-term vision.

• Decision-Making: Confident in making data-driven decisions in high-pressure situations.

• Risk Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and proactively mitigating risks.

• Budgeting & Financial Acumen: Proficient in managing program budgets and optimizing costs.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation capabilities.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• High employer 401K match

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

• Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans

• Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave

• Bonus opportunities in line with the Company’s incentive plans

• Paid time off to volunteer

• Active/growing Employee Resource Group network