Director of IT (On-Site)

Job Description

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Must be a US Permanent Resident or Citizen.
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Job Title: Director of Information Technology
Location: On-Site
Job Type: Full-time, direct hire
Salary Range: $140,000 to $160,000 annually depending on experience

About the Role:

A mid-sized distribution and logistics company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Information Technology to lead and evolve its enterprise-wide technology environment. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of core business systems, including ERP, WMS, infrastructure, custom development, and reporting platforms.

The Director will play a key leadership role in driving digital transformation, developing a high-performing internal IT team, and aligning technology strategies with organizational goals. This is a highly visible role, collaborating directly with executive leadership and business units such as sales, finance, warehouse operations, logistics, and procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clear, prioritized IT project/request queue with consistent stakeholder communication

• Establish and track departmental goals, budgets, and performance metrics

• Hire, mentor, and evaluate IT staff while fostering professional growth

• Manage vendor relationships and support contracts

• Collaborate with leadership to identify and execute technology-driven process improvements

• Oversee system upgrades, application modernization, and new technology integrations

• Evaluate and implement software solutions aligned with business growth

• Engage external partners and customers on system integrations and enhancements

• Ensure a secure and reliable IT infrastructure (network, servers, hardware, VPN, etc.)

• Enforce cybersecurity, backup protocols, and disaster recovery strategies

• Manage ERP, WMS, and other core enterprise systems

• Lead internal application development and vendor-supported software initiatives

• Promote self-service reporting and dashboards to deliver business insights

• Support BI tool adoption and analytics best practices

• Foster a proactive, service-oriented IT support culture

• Maintain adequate helpdesk staffing to support 24/7 operations

Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience managing IT departments or software/application development teams

Technical Skills:

• Strong SQL development and enterprise reporting experience

• ERP and WMS systems administration

• Familiarity with .NET development

• Experience with business intelligence and data analytics platforms

• Working knowledge of modern DevOps tools is a plus

Certifications:
Not required, but relevant certifications are a plus

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and communication abilities

• Strategic and analytical thinker

• Proven ability to develop and guide high-performing teams

• Results-driven mindset with a focus on execution and improvement