IT Director

Position Overview

The Director of IT is the senior manager for information technology (IT) within Daisy Brand to be based in our Dallas, Texas corporate office. The Director of IT will be a business partner, tasked with learning the business and identifying opportunities to elevate the overall company performance, knowledge and security while respecting the existing culture, its strengths and protection of its brand. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across IT infrastructure, business intelligence, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and application development, with a proven track record of supporting complex manufacturing environments. Experience in manufacturing operations and technology integration is essential to ensure alignment with Daisy Brand’s high standards for operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic vision and understand the arc of technology within the business and how to carve out strategy from tactical movement. They will have responsibility for mentoring and guiding the IT team with strong leads including 25+ employees, establishing overall technology roadmaps, best practices, and methodologies required to operate in today’s and tomorrow’s business environment. Additionally, this person will support the growth initiatives and future opportunities of Daisy Brand. The Director of IT must operate with integrity, bring effective interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and have an impressive history of team leadership. Additionally, they will ensure flawless oversight and leadership of infrastructure, business intelligence, information security and application development. Importantly, the Director of IT will wear a humble hat to impart the Daisy culture. This exciting role requires an adaptable, business-focused leader with a clear vision, commitment and courage to help create the future. This position operates under a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with Wednesday and Friday designated as remote workdays.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a business partner to the other Department Heads while providing insight and counsel relative to areas of strategic planning, business analytics, growth, risk management and technology leadership.
• Proactively communicate challenges and opportunities and recommend potential solutions/courses of action.
• Develop, mentor and coach the team to create and maintain a cohesive, business-focused team.
• Evaluate, develop, implement and manage IT projects in line with organizational objectives within set timelines.
• Ensure the maintenance of current projects and technology systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities, the need for upgrades, and opportunities for improvement.
• Propose strategic solutions and recommend new systems and software.
• Prepare and manage financial budgets and performance reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with external advisors and vendors.
• Ensure reported issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Identifies and mitigates security risks.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field.
• A master's degree in computer science or computer engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of senior management experience in IT, with at least 10 years supporting manufacturing operations or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing technologies, automation, and systems integration.
• Proof of continued education, such as software certifications, is required.
• Sound working knowledge of IT operations, systems, reporting, and developments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.