IT Director, Global
Join a global manufacturing leader as an IT Director responsible for optimizing enterprise infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity, and driving IT governance across North America, Europe, and APAC. This high-impact leadership role requires a hands-on technology professional who can modernize operations, reduce technical debt, lead strategic initiatives, and build scalable processes that support business growth. Ideal for a proven IT leader who excels at balancing legacy environments with cloud-smart innovation while delivering operational excellence and measurable results.
IT Director
We are seeking a seasoned IT Director for our Global Manufacturing client in the east metro. The primary focus of this position will be to optimize the IT infrastructure, Cybersecurity resilience and lead the IT PMO with Governance to achieve and modernize the established enterprise environment.
For this Global organization, you will be key in fostering collaboration across US, UK, EU, and APAC teams.
You will be responsible for extracting maximum value from the legacy systems while strategically integrating cloud efficiencies where they make the most sense. The ideal candidate excels at "tuning the engine"—improving performance, reducing technical debt, and ensuring foundational systems are rock-solid.
Key Responsibilities
Core Competencies
We are seeking a seasoned IT Director for our Global Manufacturing client in the east metro. The primary focus of this position will be to optimize the IT infrastructure, Cybersecurity resilience and lead the IT PMO with Governance to achieve and modernize the established enterprise environment.
For this Global organization, you will be key in fostering collaboration across US, UK, EU, and APAC teams.
You will be responsible for extracting maximum value from the legacy systems while strategically integrating cloud efficiencies where they make the most sense. The ideal candidate excels at "tuning the engine"—improving performance, reducing technical debt, and ensuring foundational systems are rock-solid.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Optimization
- IT Operations Model MSP/MSSP Coordination & Governance
- Network Refinement
- Operational Excellence
- Establish PMO and IT Governance
- Cost Control & Efficiency
- Risk Mitigation
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
| Category | Requirement |
| Experience | 12+ years in IT, with a proven track record of managing enterprise-scale legacy environments and global teams |
| Systems | Deep experience with Windows/Linux Server environments, legacy database management, cloud systems vendor selection and cost optimization in a hybrid environment |
| Networking | Strong background in traditional switching, routing, vendor selection and monitoring |
| Optimization | Demonstrated ability to reduce OpEx through system tuning and vendor negotiation |
| Cyber Security | Experience with CS frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001 etc.) and CY as a service model to help select right offerings and ongoing service monitoring Act as an internal technical lead for incident response, own technical business continuity and Disaster Recovery plans for IT |
| Experience with Providers | Experience with Managed Service Providers (MSPs), control/KPI management and escalations |
| Helpdesk | Manage and guide internal end user support teams with proper ITIL processes and provide KPI reports to management as needed |
| PMO | IT project management principals. Focus on details and tasks to ensure smooth project execution with high level of engagement and enforcement. Deliver on time and under budget, knowing where to press or escalate |
| Governance | Change Control Board process to review new IT requests. Implement checklists for new IT platforms or services |
Core Competencies
- Technical Debt Management: A pragmatic approach to deciding when to "patch and protect" versus when to "replace and migrate."
- Lifecycle Planning: Master of hardware refresh cycles and managing EOL (End of Life) transitions without business disruption.
- Hybrid Strategy: Ability to manage a "Cloud-Smart" (rather than Cloud-First) approach, integrating SaaS or IaaS only where it adds clear value.
- Detail Oriented, Execution Focused: Strategy important but a candidate needs to be able to execute first and deliver.
- Change Agent: Actively communicate proposed changes and how this would benefit business overall. Lead with examples and integrity. Under promise & over delivery.
About Versique
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Let’s find your people, together.
Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Let’s find your people, together.
Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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#LI-Onsite