Harbinger · 12 hours ago
Director, IT Systems
Garden Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
12+ years expHarbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company focused on innovation in the EV industry. The Head of IT will lead the strategy and operations of the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring it supports growth and manufacturing efficiency while managing cybersecurity and data needs.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive, scalable IT roadmap that aligns with the company's business goals, including manufacturing scale-up, product launches, and geographical expansion
Serve as the key technology leader and strategic advisor to the executive team, providing expertise on emerging technologies and potential competitive advantages
Manage the annual IT budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and maximizing ROI on technology investments
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of security, service, and innovation
Manage and maintain the entire IT infrastructure, including cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure), data centers, networks, and end-user hardware/software
Establish and enforce a robust cybersecurity framework (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) to protect corporate IP, customer data, and mission-critical manufacturing systems from internal and external threats
Develop and manage comprehensive Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans
Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to support the data pipeline for vehicle telematics, charging network data, and fleet management systems
Establish secure and efficient data warehousing/lake solutions to enable business intelligence, analytics, and operational insights across all departments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Master's degree preferred
Minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Head of IT, IT Director)
Proven experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or high-growth technology company is essential
EV experience is a significant plus
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, compliance, and risk management
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for a non-technical audience
Preferred
Experience with greenfield IT infrastructure build-out or scaling IT operations for a company moving from prototype to mass production
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or ITIL
Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) as they relate to IT infrastructure
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
Early-stage Stock Options
Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
Annual Vacation Bonus
Wellness & Fertility Benefits
Cell Phone Stipend
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
Company
Harbinger
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company that focuses on chassis architecture design.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (37)
2024 (24)
2023 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$362.7MKey Investors
Greycroft
2025-11-13Series C· $160M
2025-01-14Series B· $100M
2024-05-21Series Unknown· $13M
Leadership Team
John Harris
CoFounder and CEO
Phillip Weicker
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
Sourcery
2025-11-21
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