Employee Owned Brands, Inc. · 4 hours ago
IT Director
Hiawatha, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expEmployee Owned Brands, Inc. is seeking an IT Director to lead the planning, implementation, and management of all technology-related activities within the organization. This role involves overseeing IT operations, application development, and ensuring technology systems align with strategic goals.
Financial ServicesManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Collaborate with executive and departmental leaders to identify opportunities for technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth
Lead digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency, automation, and customer experience
Develop and execute IT operational plans that support organizational objectives and long-term strategy
Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
Design, Implement, and Oversee IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency and compliance (including development standards)
Build and lead a high-performing IT team capable of supporting complex, multi-faceted business needs (manufacturing, financial services, distribution, retail operations)
Build a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development
Manage staffing, training, and succession planning for the IT department
Promote collaboration across teams and departments
Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices
Recommend improvements to optimize business processes and user experience
Lead digital transformation and automation initiatives
In-house application development, integrations with third-party tools and platforms, website management, and developing application development standards for externally sourced projects
Develop and manage the IT budget, including capital expenditures and operating costs
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for IT operations and report outcomes to senior leadership
Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of network systems, servers, storage, and cloud environments
Ensure system reliability, performance, data integrity, availability, scalability, and disaster recovery readiness
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate technology contracts to optimize cost and performance
Lead the selection, deployment, and optimization of enterprise applications and ERP systems
Develop and enforce information security policies and risk management strategies
Establish and maintain robust cybersecurity policies and protocols
Lead risk management and disaster recovery planning
Qualification
Required
7–10 years of progressively responsible IT experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Strong background in application development, data management, enterprise systems, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity
Strong business acumen and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and budgets effectively
Company
Employee Owned Brands, Inc.
Employee Owned Brands is a diversified 100% employee-owned company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase