Director, Information Technology

American Battery Solutions Inc.; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-paid health benefits

401K with matching

Tuition assistance

Employee referral program

Job summary

American Battery Solutions Inc. (ABS) in Lake Orion, MI, seeks a Director, Information Technology to provide strategic and operational leadership for all enterprise technology systems, services, and infrastructure.

You will drive IT strategy, oversee cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and application lifecycle management, and lead a high-performing IT team delivering reliable internal support. The role requires a Bachelor's in MIS, 10+ years in IT with 5+ years in leadership, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems required.
• MBA or PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years IT experience in enterprise environments.
• Minimum of five (5) years leadership experience required.
• Experience with cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure.
• Knowledge of SQL Server administration and licensing.
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems (PLEX, Salesforce, Jira) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT team and operations with clear priorities and service focus.
• Direct IT strategy, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and governance.
• Oversee hardware/software/applications selection and optimization.
• Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and contracts.
• Ensure high availability and security across enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with business leaders to deliver tech solutions.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

IT Strategy

Cybersecurity

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Cloud Platforms

SQL Server

ERP/PLM Systems

Jira / Salesforce

BI / Analytics

Education

Bachelor's in MIS

MBA or PMP preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Microsoft Azure

SQL Server Administration

Job description

Job Summary:

The Director, Information Technology (IT) provides strategic and operational leadership for all enterprise technology systems, services, and infrastructure. This role leads the IT function to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable technology that supports organizational goals. The Director, IT oversees IT strategy, system performance, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, application lifecycle management, and a high-performing IT team dedicated to exceptional internal support.

Responsibilities:

Lead, develop, and manage the IT team, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, and a culture of service excellence. Direct all IT operations including system analysis, technical support, application development, data base administration, telecommunications, and infrastructure management. Establish and execute an enterprise IT strategy aligned with organizational objectives, ensuring scalable and future-ready solutions. Oversee the evaluation, selection, implementation, and optimization of hardware, software, and enterprise applications. Develop and enforce IT policies, controls and standards related to security, data integrity, legal compliance, and system governance. Lead enterprise cybersecurity programs, including security architecture, user access control, threat mitigation, disaster recovery, and security awareness. Partner with business leaders to understand needs and deliver technology solutions that drive operational efficiency and innovation. Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, capital planning, asset management, and contract negotiations. Ensure high-availability, performance, and reliability across all IT systems and operations. Adhere to federal and state regulations. Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures. Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems required.


• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.


• Minimum of ten (10) years of IT experience, including progressively responsible roles supporting enterprise systems, infrastructure, or application environments required.


• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience required.


• Proven experience leading enterprise IT operations, technology roadmaps, and cross-functional projects.


• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure).


• Experience with enterprise infrastructure technologies (e.g., Windows Server Clustering, Microsoft Hyper-V, data storage systems).


• Working knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) Server administration.


• Experience with managing software and network licensing environments.


• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PDM) systems, SolidWorks, or engineering-related applications preferred.


• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., PLEX, Salesforce, Jira) preferred.


• Knowledge of network security and architecture, including Fortinet devices preferred.


• Data analytics experience with Business Intelligence tools and platforms preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Influences Others: Has personal and organizational impact built on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty. Flexes their style to direct, collaborate, or empower, as the situation requires.


• Develops and Manages Employees: Actively develops knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to leverage high performance.


• Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities Focused: Understands and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.


• Leads Change: Persistently moves in the face of ambiguity, dilemmas, and resistance to get completion of changes in an organized way; adapts with flexibility to and copes with changing situations while maintaining focus on goals.


• Thinks Strategically: Acts with the long-term future in mind. Considers future impact when weighing decisions. Anticipates trends and future consequences.


• Self-Leadership: Enjoys positions of responsibility and authority. Desires and chooses to be in a leadership position. Conveys ownership attitude toward the organization.


• Acts in the best interest of the organization.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain. Works in a temperature-controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment. Ability to successfully complete position specific pre-placement requirements.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 3 weeks vacation, up to 72 hours sick, 15 holidays, and parental leave.


• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.


• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.


• Voluntary benefits offerings.


• Tuition assistance.


• Employee Referral Program.


• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. (\"ABS\") is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.

As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you’ll be at the center of it here!

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.