Director, Information Technology

PPHC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 111,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO

Bonus structure

401K plan

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA eligibility

Flexible Spending accounts

Disability coverage

Well-being resources

Job summary

PPHC is a global strategic communications platform offering government relations, public affairs, corporate communications, analytics, digital advocacy, and compliance support.

The Director of Information Technology will lead IT operations for the holding company, manage centralized Microsoft environments, coordinate with third-party providers, and ensure secure, scalable technology across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in Computer Science or other related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in IT.
• Work experience in a midsize or large organization.
• Experience operating in a publicly traded company.
• Experience managing, overseeing, or auditing IT security and compliance controls.
• Experience with system and software integrations.
• Experience working with MSPs.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to operate with integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines.
• Dependability and reliability.
• Ability to adjust to flexible work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement opportunities for IT process improvement across the holding company and its member companies; implement best practices and performance metrics to measure and drive improvements.
• Assist with implementing and ensuring compliance with a centralized IT and Cybersecurity strategy, including policy development, process improvements, security protocols, and IT governance.
• Oversee central Microsoft environment and other core business systems; ensure seamless groupwide integration and system performance.
• Provide IT support and advice to direct employees; elevate to MSPs when needed to improve internal infrastructure.
• Manage vendor relationships with outside IT partners; liaise with member companies and auditors on security protocols.
• Ensure IT general controls are SOX-compliant and liaise with external auditors on system controls and disclosures.
• Support other finance, accounting, HR, and administrative functions and operating units.
• Perform other duties as necessary to achieve departmental and company-wide goals.

Skills

IT management

5+ years IT experience

Publicly traded company experience

IT security & compliance

System & software integrations

MSP collaboration

MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MSP management

Job description

PPHC is a global strategic communications platform providing clients with a fully integrated and comprehensive range of services including government relations, public affairs, and corporate communications, research and analytics, digital advocacy campaigning, and compliance support. Our companies combined work with 1,500 plus clients, including companies, trade associations and non-governmental organizations, the Group is active in all major sectors of the economy, including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy, technology, telecoms and transportation.

Position Overview

The Director of Information Technology is a newly created position due to growth and is responsible for overseeing and supporting the organization’s information technology environment. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role serves as the primary internal owner of IT operations for the holding company and works closely with third-party service providers to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable technology across the organization. This position will play a hands‑on role in managing the centralized Microsoft environment and other core business systems, supporting system integrations, and resolving day‑to‑day technology issues as needed. In addition, the Director will play a key role in IT governance and compliance, supporting IT general controls in a public‑company environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing strategic oversight with direct, hands‑on execution.

The anticipated hiring range for the position is $110,500-$130,000 base salary plus discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

As a Director, you will lead:

• Process Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities for IT process improvement across the holding company and its member companies; implement best practices and performance metrics to measure and drive improvements.
• IT & Cybersecurity Strategy: In conjunction with third party vendors, assist with implementing and ensuring compliance with a centralized IT and Cybersecurity strategy, including company policy development, process improvements, security protocols, and IT governance.
• Technology Systems Implementation: Oversee central Microsoft environment and other core business systems; ensure seamless groupwide integration and system performance.
• General Technology Support: Provide IT support and advice to the direct employees of the holding company; solve internal IT issues and elevate to managed service provider when needed to improve internal infrastructure; provide IT advice to the member companies of PPHC.
• Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships with various outside IT partners internally for the holding company, including managed service provider, cybersecurity consultants, and other partners; liaise with member companies and audit and test security protocols.
• Regulatory Compliance: Serve as a liaison to the audit committee to ensure adherence to regulatory, security, and IT standards in line with requirements for publicly traded companies; ensure IT general controls are SOX compliant and liaise directly with external auditors on system controls and disclosures.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Provide support and assistance to other finance, accounting, HR, and administrative functions and operating units of PPHC.
• Perform other duties as necessary to achieve departmental and company‑wide goals.

To be successful, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in Computer Science or other related fields
• 5+ years of experience in IT
• Work experience in a midsize or large organization
• Experience operating in a publicly traded company
• Experience managing, overseeing, or auditing IT security and compliance controls
• Experience with system and software integrations
• Experience working with MSPs
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to operate with integrity, ethics, and confidentiality
• Willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines
• Dependability and reliability
• Ability to adjust to flexible work schedules

We prefer that you have:

• Experience in a professional services environment
• Experience liaising with external auditors
• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks

What We Offer:

• Generous PTO policy of 21 days per year for all full‑time employees
• Competitive yearly bonus structure based on performance
• 401K plan with traditional and Roth options
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and families with opportunity to enroll in HSA
• Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending accounts and Commuting accounts
• Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long term disability, and short‑term disability coverage
• Company paid access to a wide range of health and well‑being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PPHC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.