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Exciting job opportunity for a Director of IT to join an established manufacturing organization in Chicago. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with a manufacturing company that is experiencing a pivotal expansion phase and requires strategic technology leadership to drive growth initiatives. The role operates on a hybrid schedule in their downtown office.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary technology leader who thrives on modernizing legacy systems and implementing cutting-edge solutions. The successful candidate will lead and reshape a small IT team while driving strategic initiatives including infrastructure modernization, automation and AI implementation, and vendor partnership evaluations. They offer tremendous growth opportunities to make a significant impact on a historic company's digital transformation, with the flexibility to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical innovation in a collaborative environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of IT leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong background in infrastructure modernization and system integration
• Experience with compliance controls and regulatory requirements
• Proven track record of vendor management and contract negotiations
• Strategic planning and project management expertise
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and drive organizational change
• Located in Chicago area or willing to relocate

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in railroad, manufacturing, or industrial sectors
• Knowledge of automation and AI implementation strategies
• Previous experience leading digital transformation initiatives
• Background in legacy system modernization
• Familiarity with enterprise-level technology solutions

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 40% Strategic Technology Planning & Implementation
• 35% Infrastructure Modernization & Automation
• 25% Team Leadership & Vendor Management

Daily Responsibilities

• 50% Strategic Leadership & Planning
• 30% Hands-On Technical Implementation
• 20% Team Management & Stakeholder Communication

The Offer

• Bonus OR Commission eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Kylie Lenz

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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