Director, IT Infrastructure & Operations (Hybrid)

Fellowes Brands; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fellowes Brands in Itasca, IL seeks a Director, IT Infrastructure & Operations to lead IT Operations and Infrastructure teams, drive strategy, and oversee vendor management, security, and disaster recovery. You will shape ways of working, coordinate across global IT and business stakeholders, and ensure reliable, scalable technology to support the company’s growth.

This role operates in-office Monday-Thursday with an optional remote day on Friday, offering a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in technology or business.
• 10+ years of management plus hands‑on infrastructure experience.
• Experience with WAN/LAN networks, storage, remote access, cloud, VOIP, and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple IT departments and managers across functions.
• Manage communications among teams and stakeholders.
• Refine and implement ways of working for IT.
• Ensure issue resolution and project completion.
• Oversee architecture design for robust, cost‑effective infra.
• Manage third‑party services and vendor negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

IT Operations

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiations

IT Strategy

Communications

Disaster Recovery

Security Policies

Project Oversight

Cloud Technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or CS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cisco

Pure Storage

Citrix Xen

Active Directory

Azure

Office 365

Data Centers

VOIP

Job description

Fellowes Brands in Itasca, IL seeks a Director, IT Infrastructure & Operations to lead IT Operations and Infrastructure teams, drive strategy, and oversee vendor management, security, and disaster recovery. You will shape ways of working, coordinate across global IT and business stakeholders, and ensure reliable, scalable technology to support the company’s growth.

This role operates in-office Monday-Thursday with an optional remote day on Friday, offering a comprehensive benefits package and