RBW · 19 hours ago
Director of Technology
Kingston, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$157K/yr - $218K/yr
10+ years expRBW is a contemporary lighting design and manufacturing studio leading the industry in LED fixtures for hospitality and workplace. As the Director of Technology, you will lead the technology strategy to support business growth and operational efficiency, overseeing business systems integration and IT operations. You will also develop your team while establishing yourself as a trusted technology advisor to leadership.
ArchitectureInterior DesignPrintingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Own technology strategy aligned with RBW business objectives, including support for configure-to-order operations, international expansion, and partnership integrations
Lead business systems architecture across NetSuite ERP, cloud-based CAD (Onshape), and custom MES (Yield), ensuring seamless data flow from design through shopfloor bill of materials execution
Architect and maintain cross-platform integrations using Celigo and NiFi to synchronize data across sales, marketing, and operations systems
Partner with Innovation and Marketing teams on product configurator architecture and website deployment pipelines
Design and deliver business intelligence solutions through PowerBI, providing leadership with actionable insights
Evaluate and recommend technology investments that support business growth and competitive advantage
Accountable for IT operations including business applications, endpoint management, network communications, and security processes
Ensure design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems supporting a manufacturing environment
Manage network architecture, cybersecurity initiatives, and identity/access management
Coordinate with People team on hardware provisioning and MDM (Rippling) deployment
Lead and develop one direct report (Developer) while maintaining dotted-line coordination with People team on device-related responsibilities
Build team capability aligned with business growth trajectory
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into technology roadmaps
Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and manufacturing technology environments
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and security principles
Proven ability to manage cross-functional technology projects and vendor relationships
Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Business Systems: NetSuite (CRM, ERP, Financial), Onshape (Cloud CAD), Yield (Custom MES)
Integration/Middleware: Celigo, NiFi, Kraken (Custom PHP/Node middleware)
Infrastructure/Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3), Ubiquiti (Unifi, UDM Pro)
Analytics: Power BI (Tenant & Embedded), SuiteQL
Web Development: Gatsby, Netlify, Sanity CMS, Snipcart, Firebase
Collaboration: G-Suite, Notion, Wrike, Zendesk
MDM & Security: Rippling MDM, Todyl
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, inventory management, or physical goods businesses
Familiarity with configure-to-order or build-to-order operations
Experience with cloud-based CAD/PLM systems and manufacturing execution systems
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: effective 1st of the month following hire date; low cost premium options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Unlimited PTO
Your Birthday Off
5 Wellness days each year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Floating holiday
RBW Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & additional Christmas Holiday (Christmas Eve, Boxing Day - varies year to year)
Prorated 12-week paid parental leave
Adoption Assistance
401(k) - 3% company contribution after the first year of employment, regardless of individual contribution
Profit-Sharing - 5-year vesting (20% a year, qualifies after the first year of employment) Provided there is a strong and profitable year, the company gifts a portion of the profits to the employees in the form of a retirement contribution
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit program
Life/ADD insurance policy, with an option for voluntary additional coverage
Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
Monthly EV credit towards electric car charging on premises at Kingston Factory
Generous Discount on RBW products
Company
RBW
RBW is a design company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alex Williams
Founding Partner, Director of Growth
Theo Richardson
Founding Partner, Director of Innovation
Recent News
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