Director or IT

$160,000 - $180,000 yearly
Job Category: Technology
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: In Office
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Job ID: 146759
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Additional Compensation: Bonus and/or Equity
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The Director of IT serves as a strategic partner between IT and core business units, ensuring alignment of digital and technology initiatives with organizational goals in a multi-location, multi-company environment. Reporting to the Chief Digital Information Officer, this role focuses on leveraging technology to enhance business processes, improve operational efficiency and drive digital transformation. The Director of IT will lead the execution of IT roadmaps, oversee IT budgets and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize technology adoption and service delivery.

Director of IT Responsibilities:
  • Act as the primary liaison between IT and business units, ensuring IT services meet operational and strategic business needs
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze system needs, develop application roadmaps and align IT initiatives with business objectives
  • Champion change management efforts, driving the adoption of digital tools and technologies
  • Define, implement and oversee IT roadmaps to deliver desired business capabilities
  • Manage IT projects, including system implementation, upgrades and integrations, while ensuring alignment with corporate strategies
  • Negotiate with consultants, vendors and technical personnel to secure services and products
  • Ensure seamless communication and collaboration between IT teams and business stakeholders to optimize technology adoption
  • Act as the escalation point for IT issues affecting business operations, resolving critical incidents efficiently
  • Manage ERP and other software support relationships, including prioritization, work intake and enhancement deployments
  • Develop and enforce policies for data accuracy, security and regulatory compliance, including SOX-related controls
  • Maintain and test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity
  • Coordinate with IT function for shared services such as networks, infrastructure, and monitoring tools
  • Leverage enterprise software catalogs to support business unit end users
  • Support subsidiary or sister companies with IT recommendations and assistance
  • Supervise direct reports, consultants, and third-party service providers, including hiring, training and performance appraisals
  • Foster teamwork, collaboration and professional development within IT teams

Director of IT Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related field
  • 10+ years of IT leadership experience, preferably in organizations with revenues over $500 million
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems, with experience in manufacturing environments preferred. Epicor experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with CRMs (Salesforce), Data Warehousing/Business Intelligence (Microsoft Fabric) and CAD/CAM software
  • Industry experience in construction, manufacturing, Agtech or related fields is highly desirable
  • Customer oriented
  • Strategic thinker with digital transformation skills
  • Results oriented and driven towards competitive advantage
  • Experience fostering teamwork and building collaborative relationships
  • Experience managing performance and developing others
  • Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, office applications, software for design, database management and HR systems
  • Familiarity with network infrastructure, operating systems, telephone systems and monitoring tools

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and relationship builder who thrives on bridging IT solutions with business needs, driving innovation and delivering measurable results. If you’re ready to lead transformative digital initiatives in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!

Thank you,

Kelsey Gonzalez
Team Lead
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.