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The Entrepreneur's Source · 6 days ago

Director of Information Technology

Southbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

The Entrepreneur's Source is seeking a Director of Information Technology to provide leadership for the company's technology strategy, operations, and infrastructure. This role involves balancing high-level strategic planning with hands-on management of teams and daily IT services functions to ensure systems support business growth, security, and efficiency.

ConsultingEducationProfessional Networking

Hiring Manager

Robert Sheesley, MBA

Responsibilities

Develop and execute IT strategy aligned with company-wide objectives

Create a 3-5 year IT roadmap for infrastructure, systems, data and security

Identify new technologies to enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage

Work with senior leadership to align the road map and priorities to annual budgets

Monitor budgeted and actual costs; work with Finance leaders on managing TES’ Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Oversee daily IT operations, including network, systems, hardware, and software

Manage IT budgets, forecasts, vendor contracts, and cost optimization

Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability for a growing organization

Protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations

Manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Stay current on security risks, implement robust cybersecurity measures, develop data protection protocols, and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations

Implement robust and actionable incident response plans

Develop, maintain, and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to safeguard critical data and systems and minimize downtime

Lead, mentor, and evaluate IT staff (e.g., help desk, systems, data, networking)

Foster a culture of service, innovation, and collaboration

Manage hiring and performance for a growing IT team aligned to the strategic goals and priorities of the company

Liaise with other department heads and stakeholders to identify and understand the technology needs, support cross-functional projects, and increase user satisfaction levels

Manage the help desk (outsourced and/or internal), ensuring efficient resolution of technical issues and SLA compliance

Oversee implementation of new software, hardware, and system upgrades, including an updated CRM platform

Qualification

IT managementInfrastructure knowledgeCloud platformsData securityBudgetingVendor managementProject managementLeadershipProblem-solvingStrategic thinkingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's or Master Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; MBA a plus

Proven experience in an IT management or similar leadership role, typically 5-10 years of overall IT experience with several in a supervisory capacity

Deep knowledge of infrastructure, cloud, security, project management

Strong financial acumen for budgeting and vendor management

Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Strong knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, and data security