Director of Information Technology

About the role

The Director of Information Technology is responsible for leading the Information Technology function and advancing the company’s enterprise technology strategy. This role provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and technical leadership for the planning, development, implementation, security, and support of IT systems across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management, planning, and direction of the Information Technology Department.
• Develop and execute an enterprise IT strategy that supports Audubon’s corporate goals and operational priorities.
• Provide technology guidance and recommendations to senior leadership through presentations, business cases, and strategic advocacy.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve IT policies, procedures, standards, and governance practices.
• Oversee the development, documentation, and implementation of IT processes, controls, and operating procedures.
• Help manage the organization’s Information Security Management System, including related policies, controls, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, upgrade, and support of enterprise IT systems, including servers, networks, firewalls, routers, endpoints, software platforms, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, performance, and security of IT systems and services.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to protect information systems, data, applications, and network resources.
• Lead planning and execution for cybersecurity, incident response, data protection, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Develop, administer, and manage the Information Technology budget based on business needs, strategic priorities, risk considerations, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead, supervise, develop, and evaluate Information Technology personnel.
• Serve as a technology advisor to leadership and business units.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business terms for executives, managers, and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field required.
• 10+ years total IT experience; 5+ years leadership experience.
• Preferred Certifications: CISM, CISSP, ITIL, or PMP
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems, computer networks, servers, hardware, software, cybersecurity, cloud services, and business applications.
• Experience with application development, implementation, system integration, and technology lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage budgets, personnel, projects, vendors, policies, and department operations.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, access control, backup procedures, licensing, and internal controls.
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.