Director of IT

Dallas, Texas

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HumCap's client is looking to hire a Director of Information Technology and Digital Transformation. The Director of IT spearheads the digital strategy, overseeing the infrastructure, applications, technical support, data modeling, and AI initiatives within an Azure development framework.

This role is pivotal in steering through its digital evolution, ensuring that our technological landscape is not only robust and resilient but also at the forefront of digital innovation.

The Director is tasked with crafting long-term strategic plans and proactively managing all related
projects and initiatives. Their responsibilities extend to building, maintaining, and enhancing a digital ecosystem that supports cost segregation services' business units effectively and efficiently.

The Director is the architect of a dynamic digital and IT strategy, encompassing organizational design, talent development, vendor management, and budgeting. They ensure that our infrastructure and
application solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with our digital
transformation goals, thereby enhancing the experience of our employees,
contractors, and customers. This position reports to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Digital Strategy and IT Governance: Collaborate with executive team
to provide overarching IT and digital governance. This includes updating our
strategic IT roadmap quarterly, ensuring alignment and buy-in from senior
leadership.

• Infrastructure and Application Modernization: Lead the transition from
legacy systems to innovative SaaS platforms, leveraging Azure for cloud
development, data modeling, and AI integration. Negotiate cost-effective
agreements for strategic migrations and oversee their successful
implementation.

• Data Strategy and Analytics: Develop a comprehensive data strategy that
includes the implementation of modern data warehouses/data lakes and
analytics platforms like PowerBI or Tableau. Ensure that data integration and
quality are at the heart of our digital transformation efforts.

• Cybersecurity and Compliance: Work closely with the vCISO to prioritize
cybersecurity within the digital strategy, implementing appropriate controls
and ensuring our digital assets are secure against emerging threats.

Partnership and Collaboration: Engage with various departments, including
Marketing, to ensure that our digital assets (like websites and CRM platforms)
are secure, efficient, and integrated with our overall digital ecosystem.

• Leadership and Management: Oversee the IT and digital transformation
teams, managing both in-house and outsourced talent. Ensure the delivery of
high-quality, integrated digital solutions that streamline operations and
enhance our digital footprint.

Required Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years in IT management with a focus on digital transformation
and modernization of legacy systems to cloud-based solutions, preferably
within an Azure environment.

• Demonstrated expertise in platform integration, data modeling, AI
implementation, and the use of modern iPaaS products.

• Proven experience in managing 3rd party vendors for MSP (Managed Service
Provider) and MSSP services, including cybersecurity and infrastructure
management.

• At least 3 years of experience in managing IT applications, including agile
development for bespoke systems and integration between SaaS platforms.

• Familiarity with mid-market ERP solutions such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, and
the development of scalable ERP platforms to replace legacy systems like
QuickBooks Enterprise.

• A solid record of accomplishment of senior leadership experience, highlighting
the ability to enhance IT organizational processes, governance activities, and
team capabilities. Exceptional program management skills, with the capacity to prioritize,
delegate, and oversee multidisciplinary teams from project inception to
completion.

Join us at as we embark on a journey of digital transformation, leveraging
the latest in Azure development, AI, and data modeling to revolutionize our
digital landscape and drive forward our mission of providing exceptional
support and solutions to our business units, employees, contractors, and
customers.

Date Posted: 10 April 2024
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