Director of Information Technology

PRIMARY 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.
• Manage server infrastructure, including installation, maintenance, upgrades, backups, patching, security, and lifecycle planning.
• Develop and maintain standards and specifications for hardware, software, networking, systems, and enterprise technology use.
• Cook up with managed service providers, vendors, and technology partners for infrastructure management, cybersecurity solutions, network equipment, system upgrades, and technical support.
• Oversee the purchase, licensing, inventory, and lifecycle management of computer hardware, software, systems, and IT supplies.
• Cybersecurity, Risk, and Business Continuity
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to protect information systems, data, applications, and network resources.
• Ensure appropriate access controls, security procedures, backup processes, licensing controls, system upgrade practices, and disaster recovery plans are in place.
• Lead planning and execution for cybersecurity, incident response, data protection, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Monitor and improve the organization’s security posture in coordination with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Ensure IT practices support compliance with applicable business, contractual, regulatory, and security requirements.
• Budgeting, Resource Management, and Vendor Oversight
• Develop, administer, and manage the Information Technology budget based on business needs, strategic priorities, risk considerations, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate technology investments, vendor proposals, service agreements, and licensing requirements.
• Ensure IT operations and initiatives are delivered within approved budgets and aligned with business value.
• Cook up with technology procurement activities and maintain effective vendor relationships.
• Manage, direct, and prioritize major IT projects to ensure successful delivery of corporate objectives.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL 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.
• Ability to explain technology solutions, risks, and recommendations to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver technology initiatives that support business objectives.
• Experience in engineering, construction, energy, industrial services preferred.