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Innovative Ag Services · 18 hours ago

IT Director

Monticello, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Innovative Ag Services is a leading agricultural cooperative that provides a range of supplies and services to its members. They are seeking an IT Director who will be responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the organization’s technology environment, while also leading a major ERP transition and ensuring reliable IT operations.

AgricultureAnimal FeedFarming

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an IT roadmap aligned with business goals, growth plans, and operational priorities

Lead technology decisions that balance reliability, security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology risks, investments, and opportunities

Support ERP implementation activities through go-live and post-implementation optimization

Own system administration, integrations, reporting, and ongoing ERP enhancements

Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to improve usability, automation, and data access

Oversee and actively support:

Network and systems administration

Identity and access management

Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning

End-user computing and support

Optimize the current infrastructure and design solutions that scale with future growth

Maintain a secure, resilient, and well-documented IT environment

Lead cybersecurity practices including access controls, firewall management, monitoring, and incident response

Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements

Enable the business with timely, accurate, and accessible data

Support or implement data visualization and reporting tools

Improve data flow across systems to support operational and financial decision-making

Identify opportunities to automate repetitive workflows using:

Low-code/no-code tools

Integrations and APIs

Software agents or AI-enabled solutions

Partner with software providers to implement efficiency-enhancing tools

Promote practical adoption of emerging technologies where they deliver real business value

Lead, mentor, and support IT staff across all areas of operations

Establish clear service delivery expectations, documentation, and procedures

Develop and deliver end-user training to improve adoption and reduce friction

Develop and manage the IT budget

Evaluate and manage vendor relationships and contracts

Ensure technology investments deliver measurable value

Qualification

ERP systemsIT operationsCybersecurity practicesData visualization toolsMicrosoft-based environmentsBusiness process automationTeam leadershipVendor managementSoftware agentsCommunication