Director of Information Technology

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Tempe, AZ | Onsite | Local Candidates Only – No Relocation

Salary: 175K+

Oxford Solutions is seeking an experienced Director of Information Technology for a growing organization looking to expand and strengthen its internal IT capabilities.

This is a hands-on, strategic leadership opportunity for an IT professional who enjoys building technology operations, developing teams, and driving organizational growth. The Director will transition the company from a primarily outsourced IT model to a more structured internal IT function while overseeing enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology strategy.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of executive-level IT leadership and practical experience building and scaling IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an IT strategy and technology roadmap aligned with business objectives and future growth.
• Evaluate existing technology infrastructure, systems, and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build and lead an internal IT department, including hiring, staffing plans, budgets, and operational procedures.
• Oversee enterprise applications, cloud platforms, networks, infrastructure, and IT support services.
• Manage relationships with external IT providers, consultants, and technology vendors.
• Strengthen cybersecurity, data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs.
• Maintain IT governance, regulatory compliance, and internal controls, including SOX requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership and business departments to implement scalable technology solutions.
• Establish policies and governance for responsible AI adoption and emerging technologies.
• Manage IT projects, technology investments, vendor performance, and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience building, transforming, or scaling enterprise IT operations.
• Experience establishing internal IT teams and managing outsourced technology providers.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, cloud technologies, and IT governance.
• Experience managing IT budgets, vendor contracts, and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience supporting multiple business functions and geographically dispersed operations.
• Background in mining, engineering, construction, energy, or another capital-intensive industry.
• Strong communication, strategic planning, and executive leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting publicly traded companies, including SOX compliance and IT audit requirements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft 365, and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of industrial technology environments and IT/OT cybersecurity.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, or PMP.

Candidates must currently reside in the Tempe, AZ area. Relocation assistance is not available.

 

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