Director, Information Technology

If you're seeking a new opportunity to work with an organization focused on future growth, strategy and innovation, look no further! LHB Industries is currently seeking a IT Director with 12 years direct IT experience and 5 years experience in a leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity that not only provides the chance to work and collaborate with a dedicated team, but also allows you to make a difference in the community. 

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the strategic vision and development of IT strategies that support the achievement of business objectives.  As a member of the executive leadership team, will partner with other executive leaders to thoroughly evaluate and integrate IT infrastructure and systems to support execution of key organizational strategies. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Designs, deploys, maintains, and administers organization-wide IT infrastructure including, but not limited to, Cloud based operations, LAN/WAN operations, and organization-wide software.  

• Develops and implements business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss. 

• Develops and implements strategies as they relate to the organization's cybersecurity to ensure industry compliance, including the facilitation of IT security audits or investigations. 

• Coordinates, researches, designs, and deploys multisite enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.  

• Oversees e-commerce operations to ensure 24/7 availability and to ensure sites are properly configured for B2B and B2C customers. 

• Guides the integration of acquired business’ IT processes into the organization’s system.  

• Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry and advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on their competitive or financial impact 

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of third-party services on a regular basis. 

• Analyzes IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs. 

• Develops and maintains relationships with external IT vendors and service providers, including the negotiation and administration of vendor and consultant contracts and service agreements. 

• Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and efficient use of resources.  

• Provides resources and/or conducts user training relative to the operation and use of the organization’s IT systems. 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT department, ensuring high levels of system performance and reliability. 

• Develop knowledge and understanding of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification and implement as necessary.  

• Manage projects using traditional and Agile methods, including Scrum, Kanban, and waterfall. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE: 

• Sound understanding of computer systems, networks, security, telecommunications, databases, and storage systems. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail. 

• Strong leadership and project management skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work under stressful conditions, multi-task, and effectively manage and prioritize tasks and projects. 

• Ability to understand how parts interact with the whole and integrate with future plans. 

• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• B.S. in information technology, information systems, computer science or equivalent required. 

• Minimum 12 years’ experience working in IT operations.  

• Minimum 5 years’ management experience.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Directly manages and supports the activities of the IT team. 

• Hires, trains, motivates, and manages team. 

• Schedules, organizes, and assigns projects to members of team. 

• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. 

• Manages discipline and termination of assigned staff in accordance with organization policy.