Director of IT

Job Title: Director of Information Technology (or IT Manager, based on experience)

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid 3-4 days a week in office)

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Industry: Holding Company / Multi-entity Operations

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director (or Manager) of Information Technology to lead the IT function for a dynamic and growing holding company headquartered in Salt Lake City. This individual will play a critical role in developing the IT strategy across a diverse portfolio of operating companies-both existing and newly acquired. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in technology integration, network consolidation, and IT transformation in Private Equity (PE)-backed or high-growth environments.

This role requires a visionary leader who is also willing to roll up their sleeves to assess, improve, and unify technology operations across multiple business units while ensuring scalability for future acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities:

IT Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute a forward-looking IT strategy aligned with business objectives across the portfolio.
• Serve as a technology thought partner to the executive leadership team, including evaluating opportunities for innovation and operational improvement.
• Lead due diligence, integration, and transition planning for newly acquired companies from an IT perspective.

Technology Integration & Consolidation

• Lead efforts to evaluate, select, and integrate back-office systems such as ERP, CRM, HRIS, and finance platforms across the enterprise.
• Consolidate disparate network infrastructures and develop a scalable and secure enterprise architecture.
• Design and implement standard IT policies, governance models, and security protocols across all entities.

Merger & Acquisition Support

• Support pre- and post-acquisition activities including:
• IT due diligence
• Technology risk assessments
• Integration roadmaps
• Cost/benefit analyses
• Create repeatable playbooks and frameworks to streamline IT integration during future M&A events.

Vendor & MSP Management

• Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with Managed Service Providers (MSPs), ensuring high-quality support, cost-effectiveness, and accountability.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to optimize vendor performance.
• Monitor vendor compliance and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain a robust IT security posture across all entities, aligned with regulatory and industry standards.
• Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Ensure data integrity, compliance with applicable regulations, and protection of sensitive company and client information.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and manage a lean, high-performing IT team (internal or outsourced).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and collaboration.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to team members across all levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; MBA or relevant master's degree is a plus.
• 8-12 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a Director or Sr. Manager role.
• Private Equity-backed company experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success leading IT integration for M&A, including technology due diligence and post-acquisition planning.
• Demonstrated experience consolidating systems, infrastructure, and services across multiple entities.
• Experience managing outsourced IT environments and third-party vendors/MSPs.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and IT risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to travel occasionally to acquired company sites as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Strong Network and Security experience
• Familiarity with common enterprise tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, QuickBooks Enterprise, Vista, NetSuite, Salesforce, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, fluid environments with evolving priorities.