IT Director

Job Overview

This IT Director position is for a leadership role where you'll shape the technology strategy for an organization based in Columbus, OH. You'll oversee the entire IT function, from infrastructure and security to software development and data management. The work connects high level planning with hands on problem solving, requiring someone who can translate business goals into reliable technical execution.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual IT budget, making strategic decisions on capital expenditures and operational spending.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new enterprise systems, ensuring they align with long term business needs.
• Oversee cybersecurity protocols and disaster recovery plans, acting as the final point of escalation for major incidents.
• Mentor and develop a team of managers and technical staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Present technology roadmaps and project updates to executive leadership and non technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• A minimum of ten years in IT, with at least five spent in a senior leadership role managing teams and multimillion dollar budgets.
• Deep hands on experience with cloud migration (AWS/Azure), enterprise architecture, and modern security frameworks.
• A proven history of successfully negotiating with vendors and managing large scale service contracts.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is expected; an MBA or relevant master's degree is a significant plus.
• The role demands clear judgment under pressure during system outages and the ability to communicate complex issues simply.

What It's Like In This Role

You'll split your time between strategic meetings, reviewing architectural designs, and troubleshooting high priority issues. The team typically includes infrastructure managers, application developers, and support leads who report directly to you. Expect to use tools like Jira for portfolio management, ServiceNow for ITSM, and various cloud consoles daily. While it's a salaried full time position, critical incidents sometimes require off hours attention until resolved.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The role offers real influence over how technology drives the business forward. You'll have the autonomy to build out your vision for the IT department while tackling a different set of challenges each quarter. Working through JobXi gives you visibility to opportunities across various industries in Columbus, OH, from established corporations to scaling private companies.

Schedule & Work Type

This is a full time position. Most employers hiring for this level prefer a hybrid model, with several days per week onsite in Columbus, OH for team collaboration and leadership meetings. Fully remote arrangements are less common but possible depending on the specific hiring organization's policies.

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