IT Director

Connection

Woodbury, NY 11797, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

IT Director (Full Time, Direct Hire)

Woodbury, NY | Manufacturing | $140,000–$150,000 | 1–2 Direct Reports

We’re looking for an experienced IT Director who still enjoys being hands-on. This is a great fit for someone who has led IT at the Director level but prefers a smaller-company environment where decisions move faster, priorities are visible, and you can have a direct impact on the business.

You’ll own the technology roadmap, lead a small internal team, partner closely with business leaders, and stay actively involved in the systems and projects that keep the organization running. The environment supports approximately 270 employees across multiple locations and includes manufacturing, distribution, finance, and corporate operations. A major focus of the role is Epicor ERP, along with infrastructure, cybersecurity, business applications, vendors, user support, and practical technology improvements.

What Makes This Role Different:

This is not a large-enterprise IT position with highly specialized teams for every function. The right person will be comfortable wearing multiple hats and moving between strategy and execution. One day you may be discussing technology priorities with leadership; the next, you may be working through an Epicor issue, evaluating a vendor, reviewing a security concern, or helping drive a system implementation. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the IT function while staying close to the business and seeing the results of your work firsthand.

Responsibilities:

Set and execute the overall IT roadmap based on business and operational needs.
Serve as the primary leader for the Epicor ERP environment, including upgrades, integrations, reporting, training, and process improvements.
Oversee networks, servers, Microsoft 365, cloud services, telecommunications, hardware, software, and end-user technology.
Strengthen cybersecurity, access management, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Manage day-to-day IT priorities and ensure issues are addressed quickly and pragmatically.
Partner directly with manufacturing, distribution, finance, and corporate leaders to identify technology improvements.
Evaluate and manage vendors, consultants, licensing, and managed service providers.
Lead technology projects from idea through implementation, including planning, testing, communication, and rollout.
Manage IT operating and capital budgets and make practical recommendations around technology investments.
Lead and develop a small internal team of 1–2 direct reports.
Identify useful applications for automation, analytics, AI, and other emerging technologies.

You may be a strong fit if you:

Have already operated at the IT Director or senior IT leadership level.
Prefer a smaller or mid-sized organization where you can make decisions and see the impact of your work.
Enjoy being a player-coach, not just a people manager.
Are comfortable jumping into technical or operational issues when needed.
Like partnering directly with business leaders instead of operating within a large corporate IT structure.
Can balance long-term planning with the realities of day-to-day operations.
Prefer broad ownership over a highly segmented enterprise environment.

\nCompany Description

Connection, a Fortune 1000 Global Solutions Provider, drives customer growth by calming the confusion of IT, guiding the connection between people and technology. The Connection brand includes Connection® Business Solutions, Connection® Enterprise Solutions, and Connection® Public Sector Solutions, which provide IT solutions and services to SMB, enterprise, and public sector markets. Connection holds hundreds of certifications with top vendors and offers expertise across multiple technology areas, delivering solutions to customers in over 174 countries.