Jobs · Information Technology · Illinois

IT Director

Robert Half · Northbrook, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Shape and lead the company’s technology roadmap, aligning infrastructure, applications, and security priorities with business goals.
  • Oversee integration design across internal platforms and client-required systems, ensuring reliable data exchange and resolving connectivity or accuracy issues.
  • Direct governance for key business applications, including Salesforce oversight, file management controls, and administration of software tools used across the organization.
  • Manage software and technology vendors, including service performance reviews, contract negotiations, renewals, and opportunities to streamline the vendor portfolio.
  • Establish and maintain infrastructure standards covering networks, systems, and overall IT architecture to support stability and scalability.
  • Strengthen cybersecurity practices by advancing policies, controls, risk mitigation efforts, and coordination with external auditors on findings and remediation.
  • Serve as a point of contact for client security reviews by preparing documentation, completing assessments, and communicating the organization’s control environment.
  • Lead technology onboarding and offboarding activities, including account provisioning, equipment coordination, access removal, and asset tracking.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate new technology needs, recommend solutions, and oversee implementation of system enhancements or integrations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 7 years of progressive experience in IT or technology functions, including 2 or more years in a leadership capacity.
  • Demonstrated success managing external service providers, software vendors, and contract negotiations.
  • Working knowledge of security and compliance frameworks, along with experience supporting audits and remediation activities.
  • Experience with business systems administration and platform integrations in a multi-system environment.
  • Strong project management capabilities with the ability to balance strategic planning and hands-on execution.
  • Solid understanding of network infrastructure, technical operations, and enterprise security best practices.

Qualifications

  • Strong technical judgment and practical leadership skills.
  • Ability to improve systems reliability, security, and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution.
  • Integration design and governance.
  • Vendor management and contract negotiation.
  • Infrastructure standards and cybersecurity practices.
  • Project management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Business systems administration and platform integrations.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Free online training.
  • Access to top jobs.
  • Company 401(k) plan eligibility.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

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