Director of Information Technology

About the role

We’re looking for a Director of IT to bring their passion, knowledge, and leadership skills to our Global Headquarters in Torrance, CA. If you share our love for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

You will own the strategy, reliability, and security of the systems that run our business, aligning technology investments with the Company’s growth, requirements, and timelines. You will shape and lead the roadmap for the Company’s technology platforms, ensuring every implementation reflects our belief that “Everything is Important.” You will lead, mentor, and grow an IT organization including System Administrators and IT Support Specialists, setting priorities and holding the team to a high standard of service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee network documentation (configuration, domains, software licensing, etc.)
• Assess and make recommendations to improve the Company’s current network security policy, including standards, compliance, and auditing
• Develop and implement IT policy and best practices guides for the organization
• Manage and report on allocation of IT budget
• Develop and manage disaster recovery plan and checklists
• Develop and manage incident response plan and checklists
• Manage backups and disaster recovery testing
• Implement processes/tools to track the Company’s hardware and software assets
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve and update software and systems
• Manage global business systems that serve our manufacturing organization
• Lead the planning, vendor selection, and delivery of major IT projects—including an ERP implementation—owning budget, timeline, change management, and stakeholder alignment
• Provide hands-on project management for all IT initiatives from kickoff through go-live and post-implementation support
• Develop comprehensive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the business
• Supervise resources providing general desktop/network support, and measure performance against SLAs
• Provide direction and set priorities for IT team
• Identify opportunities for team training and skills advancement
• Coordinate non-US service providers for international operations
• Communicate effectively with internal and external business partners
• Manage relationships with external technology suppliers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, technology, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in information technology, preferably including time as an IT Director, IT Manager, or in a related leadership position
• Demonstrated experience leading system implementations (e.g., ERP or comparable company-wide platform) from selection through go-live
• Experience in the manufacturing industry
• Hands-on experience in computer network, network administration, and installation
• Strong knowledge of technical management and information analysis
• Extensive knowledge of hardware and software systems
• Knowledge of best practices in the industry
• Strong program & project management skills with the ability to prioritize activities effectively to execute multiple projects in parallel
• Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
• Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Schedule

This position is onsite in Torrance, CA and the general hours are 7:30 am – 4:00 pm but may vary based on global needs.

Pay

The starting pay range for this position is between $169,037 – $225,382 per year plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • 80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family with choices for HMO & PPO plans
  • Tax-free savings options via HSA and FSA, including employer HSA contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage
• Time Off & Flexibility
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• Financial Benefits
  • Annual bonus plan
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible)
  • Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Perks & Extras
  • Free snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our mini-mart)
  • “Working Advantage” employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more
  • Tools provided for technicians
  • Team events and company gatherings throughout the year
  • Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
  • Employee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars!
  • Access to exclusive Singer-branded merch!
• Growth & Development
  • Annual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee development
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Access to Singer's learning platform (Singer Learn) containing over 115,000 courses on a wide variety of topics - coming soon!
  • Transparent leadership communication through quarterly town halls