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About Crexi
Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights generated by Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has facilitated over $1 trillion in transactions, 8.6 billion square feet leased, and supports a growing community of more than 2 million monthly active users.
Crexi’s mission is to catalyze the next generation of commercial real estate through three core pillars: Access, Innovation, and Connection. Crexi’s platform democratizes CRE by providing unprecedented access to market insights and opportunities, accelerates CRE dealmaking with purpose-built technology that enhances speed and transparency; and empowers CRE professionals with a centralized platform designed for real-time collaboration and success.
About This Role:
The Director, Information Technology leads Crexi’s IT efforts, shaping strategy, overseeing teams, and optimizing technology solutions to support the growth and success of our company. With a focus on corporate IT and security infrastructure design and management, this role ensures that technology drives business excellence and compliance.
What You’ll Do
- Provides leadership to the IT team, setting clear goals, objectives, and priorities.
- Oversees the day-to-day management and maintenance of corporate IT infrastructure, including end-user compute, office networks, SaaS tools, and corporate identity systems.
- Ensures the availability and performance of corporate IT systems and end-user services.
- Builds, mentors, and leads a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, skill development, and accountability.
- Manages IT resources effectively and allocates them to support business priorities.
- Manages relationships with technology vendors and partners, including contract negotiations, performance evaluation, and strategic collaboration.
- Ensures vendor services align with business needs and standards.
- Oversees IT budgeting and financial planning, monitors expenses, and optimizes resource allocation.
- Identifies cost-saving opportunities and ensures adherence to budget constraints.
- Drives and participates in strategic IT initiatives, including corporate technology roadmaps and tooling improvements, and AI and automation adoption.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute these initiatives effectively.
- Ensures compliance with IT policies, procedures, and relevant standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO, SOC2), contributing to a strong IT governance framework.
- Evaluates and adopts AI and automation tools to improve operational efficiency, ensuring responsible and compliant use in alignment with company policy.
- Owns corporate security program, including endpoint protection, corporate identity and access management, physical security at HQ, the MSSP relationship, and security awareness and phishing programs.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CIO, CISM, or similar) are preferred.
- At least 12 years of experience in senior IT roles with a focus on technology strategy and operations.
- Deep knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Mac) and basic scripting languages.
- Strong knowledge of corporate identity and SaaS platforms (e.g., Azure AD/Entra, Microsoft 365, MDM/endpoint management tools).
- Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of building and managing high-performing IT teams.
- Expertise in IT infrastructure management and data protection.
- In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies — including AI, machine learning, and automation tools — and trends in the commercial real estate and technology sectors is preferred.
- Experience owning or supporting SOC 2 Type II audits, including control design, evidence collection, and auditor coordination.
- Background in corporate security operations, including endpoint security, identity and access management, and security vendor oversight.
Why Crexi?
- Rapidly growing startup with a dynamic work environment
- Flexible team structure with the ability to progress in career
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Collaborative culture and numerous team activities
The California base pay range for this position is $182,000 - $247,000 per year with eligibility for generous bonus, equity, and healthcare insurance. The total compensation package offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience applicable to the role and within the industry, job-related skills, job level, and geographic location. Commercial Real Estate Exchange, Inc (“Crexi”) is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Crexi is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Crexi will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Salary : $182,000 - $247,000