Sr Dir, IT

About the position Responsibilities • Direct and implement corporate IT initiatives that support the strategy and goals of the corporation. • Lead project management, business services, and audit teams that support IT functions. • Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of hardware and software systems that support field business applications. • Direct and deploy IT staff to ensure uninterrupted IT network support at maximum performance. • Ensure field compliance with IT standards, policies, and procedures. • Accountable for the function's budgets and approve related capital expenditures. • Assist with the creation and successful management of multi-million dollar budgets. • Negotiate multi-million dollar contracts with third-party vendors. Requirements • 10+ years of IT work experience. • 7+ years of leadership experience. • 5+ years of project management experience. • BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related field or equivalent work experience. Nice-to-haves • Proven enterprise IT leadership experience in corporate infrastructure/data center operations. • Skilled in team leadership and management of both FTEs and contractors. • Working knowledge of public cloud FinOps (Financial Operations) and on-premises capacity management. • Experience in compute and database optimization and capacity planning. • Familiarity with security and compliance standards, including PCI audit support. • Strong business acumen, communication, and executive presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. • Demonstrated success in driving operational efficiency and supporting mission-critical services. Benefits • Innovative Tools & Tech: Work with high-performing software and applications on the forefront of the digital telecommunications industry. • Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology will power your career as you move up or around the company. • Supportive Teams: Foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas. • Total Rewards: Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions.