Director of Information Technology

About Our Client:

The organization operates within the technology sector, focusing on designing and securing infrastructure for its clients. It addresses the challenge of maintaining high standards for internal technology environments in a remote-first setting, ensuring that its own operations reflect the quality delivered to clients. The company integrates AI governance and security practices to enhance both internal and client-facing technology solutions.

About the Opportunity:

The DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY is responsible for leading and managing the internal technology environment. This role involves setting the technology strategy, building and developing the IT team, and overseeing the adoption and governance of AI within the organization. The position plays a vital role in ensuring that the internal IT infrastructure operates at the same high standard as client-facing solutions, contributing to overall organizational effectiveness and security.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a multi-year internal technology roadmap covering identity, endpoints, networking, collaboration, and service management
• Align technology investments with business outcomes and define success metrics
• Determine which IT functions are handled internally versus through partners
• Establish IT governance, standards, architecture review, and change management processes
• Design and build the internal IT team, including headcount planning and hiring
• Mentor the team and define ownership, on-call, and escalation procedures
• Develop an internal service catalog with defined service levels
• Lead internal AI tool development, rollout, training, and adoption measurement
• Collaborate with AI practice teams to inform client delivery
• Manage AI financial engineering, including cost modeling and consumption forecasting
• Oversee endpoint management and device lifecycle processes
• Manage Microsoft 365 collaboration tools and enforce device requirements for a remote workforce
• Own internal network architecture, remote access, and secure connectivity
• Manage cloud and hosting resources, including capacity and cost
• Ensure backup, recovery, and business continuity with tested recovery objectives
• Establish and mature IT service management processes
• Publish operational metrics and reduce employee friction points
• Manage onboarding and offboarding technology experiences with HR
• Oversee IT budget, forecasting, and software license management
• Rationalize SaaS applications and manage vendor relationships and contracts
• Partner with security leadership to execute security programs and support compliance audits
• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation for internal systems

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years in information technology with leadership or technology ownership experience
• Proven ability to build and scale IT in a distributed or remote-first fast-growth environment
• Experience presenting technology strategies and metrics to executives
• Expertise in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, endpoint management (Intune or equivalent), and SaaS at scale
• Experience with internal AI adoption, governance, and change management
• Strong security knowledge and ability to collaborate with CISOs and communicate risks to executives
• Experience in solutions providers, MSPs, or consulting preferred
• Familiarity with audit, SOC 2, or regulated compliance processes
• Vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget experience
• Effective communication skills with technical and executive audiences
• Industry certifications such as ITIL, Microsoft, CISSP/CISM, PMP are valued but not required

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

Benefits \& Perks:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (annual dollar cap applied)
• Flexible time off plan
• 15 paid holidays
• Sick leave (compliant with state requirements)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

RemoteHunter is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.