Director of Information Technology

Position: Director of Information Technology

The main responsibilities and tasks of this position are as listed below, but not limited to these:

Strategic IT Leadership

• Align IT initiatives with the company’s strategic goals to support growth and operational efficiency.
• Actively participate in strategic planning to identify opportunities where IT can drive value.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the IT team.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure the team operates effectively and achieves organizational goals.

Project Management

• Lead and manage IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT initiatives, coordinating with cross-functional teams to define clear goals, scope, and deliverables.
• Provide technical expertise to drive successful project outcomes and ensure seamless integration of new systems and processes.
• Manage project timelines, resources, budgets, and risks while addressing challenges to achieve desired results.

ERP, CRM, and Business Applications

• Manage and oversee the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of key business applications, specifically ERP and CRM systems on the Microsoft platform.
• Ensure these systems are tailored to meet evolving business requirements effectively.
  
  

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Plan and oversee the IT budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively for both operational and capital needs.
• Draft and present budget proposals and financial reports to Senior Management, justifying investments and aligning IT spend with business priorities.

IT Governance and Automation

• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure governance and efficiency.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of automation tools to streamline operations and reduce manual effort.
• Ensure scalability and security of automation solutions integrated with existing systems.

Security and Compliance

• Establish robust security protocols to safeguard IT systems and data against cyber threats.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices for data security and privacy.

Vendor and Asset Management

• Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and contract negotiations to ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate and adopt technologies to enhance IT infrastructure reliability and performance.
• Oversee IT asset tracking and inventory management to maximize resource utilization.

System Optimization and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyze system performance to identify and address bottlenecks.
• Implement optimization strategies to improve system efficiency and reliability.
• Drive initiatives to enhance system capabilities and operational performance, delivering measurable business value

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure IT system resilience.
• Conduct regular recovery tests and establish safeguards to minimize downtime and data loss.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience leading IT teams and managing IT operations, including ERP, CRM, and business applications (Microsoft platform preferred).
• Proven expertise in ERP implementations and migrations. Experience with Infor, Microsoft Dynamics, and Zoho will be advantageous.
• Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure (on-premise and cloud) and transitioning to cloud-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of business processes in Manufacturing or Equipment Manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in IT infrastructure, applications, security, and governance best practices.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing IT strategies that drive business transformation.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.