Director of IT

Title: Director of IT

Hybrid out of Raleigh, NC

Overview
We are seeking a senior technology leader to drive execution across a broad IT environment spanning application development, QA, and infrastructure. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership to translate strategy into delivery, while leading a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
This role is ideal for a people-first leader with a strong technical foundation and a proven ability to lead through managers, align teams, and deliver results across multiple initiatives.

What You'll Do

Lead day-to-day operations across software engineering, quality assurance, and infrastructure (cloud, DevOps, databases)

Translate high-level strategy into clear, actionable delivery plans and ensure execution across teams

Drive alignment across internal teams and external partners

Establish effective processes, governance frameworks, and operating rhythms

Oversee the full software development lifecycle (planning through production support)

Promote best practices across development, testing, security, and deployment

Implement delivery metrics and KPIs to improve quality, predictability, and performance

Support and evolve a modern technology environment, including cloud-based platforms

Ensure alignment with architecture standards, security best practices, and compliance requirements

Identify risks, manage dependencies, and adjust plans to meet delivery timelines

Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define priorities and success criteria

Lead and develop a team of managers and engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture

Manage resource planning and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives

What We're Looking For

Strong leadership experience with the ability to build alignment, drive accountability, and develop teams

Proven success leading through managers and overseeing teams of ~15-25 resources

Ability to operate in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities

Broad technical background across application development, QA, and infrastructure

Experience working in small to mid-sized environments where leaders have wide exposure across IT functions

Strong operational mindset with focus on execution, prioritization, and delivery

Qualifications

10 years of experience in software engineering, cloud, or DevOps environments
5 years leading technical teams or engineering organizations
Experience with Agile delivery frameworks and modern development practices
Background supporting production systems, monitoring, and incident response
Experience defining requirements, architecture, and testing strategies

Technical Experience (Preferred)

Modern application development (e.g., C#, JavaScript, or similar)
Database design and data platforms (SQL or equivalent)
Cloud platforms and distributed systems
DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Additional Info

Experience working with distributed teams is a plus
Exposure to cloud cost management and platform operations preferred
Flexibility to support occasional off-hours activities as needed

Desired Skills and Experience

Title: Director of IT

Hybrid out of Raleigh, NC

Overview
We are seeking a senior technology leader to drive execution across a broad IT environment spanning application development, QA, and infrastructure. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership to translate strategy into delivery, while leading a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
This role is ideal for a people-first leader with a strong technical foundation and a proven ability to lead through managers, align teams, and deliver results across multiple initiatives.

What You'll Do


Lead day-to-day operations across software engineering, quality assurance, and infrastructure (cloud, DevOps, databases)


Translate high-level strategy into clear, actionable delivery plans and ensure execution across teams


Drive alignment across internal teams and external partners


Establish effective processes, governance frameworks, and operating rhythms


Oversee the full software development lifecycle (planning through production support)


Promote best practices across development, testing, security, and deployment


Implement delivery metrics and KPIs to improve quality, predictability, and performance


Support and evolve a modern technology environment, including cloud-based platforms


Ensure alignment with architecture standards, security best practices, and compliance requirements


Identify risks, manage dependencies, and adjust plans to meet delivery timelines


Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define priorities and success criteria


Lead and develop a team of managers and engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture


Manage resource planning and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives



What We're Looking For


Strong leadership experience with the ability to build alignment, drive accountability, and develop teams


Proven success leading through managers and overseeing teams of ~15-25 resources


Ability to operate in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities


Broad technical background across application development, QA, and infrastructure


Experience working in small to mid-sized environments where leaders have wide exposure across IT functions


Strong operational mindset with focus on execution, prioritization, and delivery



Qualifications

10 years of experience in software engineering, cloud, or DevOps environments
5 years leading technical teams or engineering organizations
Experience with Agile delivery frameworks and modern development practices
Background supporting production systems, monitoring, and incident response
Experience defining requirements, architecture, and testing strategies


Technical Experience (Preferred)

Modern application development (e.g., C#, JavaScript, or similar)
Database design and data platforms (SQL or equivalent)
Cloud platforms and distributed systems
DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines


Additional Info

Experience working with distributed teams is a plus
Exposure to cloud cost management and platform operations preferred
Flexibility to support occasional off-hours activities as needed

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™