Executive IT Director
brilliantNaperville, IL
Executive IT Director
brilliantNaperville, IL
today
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Executive OfficesCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesComputer Systems Design ServicesAbout the role
Overview:
Looking to hire an Executive Director of IT to take ownership of and manage the IT department.
They currently have a Director of IT in place but have not been satisfied with their performance.
The current Director may remain with the organization in another capacity.
Jon described this as "the most important role we've hired for."They need someone who can provide leadership, organization, and strategic direction while remaining hands-on when necessary.
What They're Looking ForMore of an organizational leader and manager with a strong IT/technical background.
Someone who has successfully led a team and can manage, delegate, and prioritize projects.
Strong project management skills and the ability to advocate for additional resources, programs, and technology investments.
Technically savvy enough to understand the environment and contribute to certain projects when needed.
Someone comfortable getting their hands dirty rather than operating strictly at an executive level.
Doesn't necessarily need to come from a VP or CIO-level position.
Could be someone currently at the Director level or someone working their way toward a VP-level role.
Open to someone coming from a larger corporation who is looking to step into a different environment.
Industry experience is not a requirement, although wireless/technology distribution experience would be a plus.
Technical Environment & Priorities:
Currently running NetSuite, which is highly customized.
Utilize an outside consulting firm for development work, with a few developers internally.
Significant integration requirements with major OEMs and enterprise customers.
Heavy use of APIs and EDI integrations.
Looking to increase automation throughout the business.
Ongoing integration, automation, and project work involving Samsung, Motorola, Google, and other partners.
Needs someone who can understand the technical environment, oversee development initiatives, manage outside consultants, and coordinate internal resources.
IT Department StructureIT team currently consists of approximately 6–7 people.
The Executive Director will oversee the existing Director-level resource, who would report into this position.
HR is currently a department of one supporting all three company locations.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- IT leader with experience managing and developing a team.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Technically knowledgeable, but not necessarily someone who needs to be the primary developer or hands-on technical expert.
- Comfortable working in a growing, mid-sized organization where processes and systems are still evolving.
- Able to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution.
- Experience with ERP systems, integrations, APIs, EDI, automation, and managing outside development resources would be valuable.
- Someone looking for an opportunity to take ownership of an IT function and grow into a larger leadership role.
- Potential Backgrounds to Target:
- IT Directors at mid-sized companies.
- Senior IT Managers ready to step into a Director/Executive Director position.
- IT leaders from technology distribution, wireless, telecommunications, logistics, or 3PL organizations.
- Leaders from larger organizations who want a more hands-on role in a smaller, growing environment.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
Naperville, IL
Occupation
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Industry
Executive Offices
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