Director, IT Solutions

Avetix; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in testing and development is seeking a Director of IT Solutions to oversee technology solutions and deliver projects across North America. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of IT experience, proven leadership in managing application development, and familiarity with cloud platforms. This full-time position offers a base salary range of $150,000 to $170,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT.
• 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing application development.
• Proven track record managing enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of software projects.
• Supervise software engineers for timely delivery.
• Oversee IT change management processes.

Skills

SDLC understanding

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Cloud platforms experience

Application security knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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Job Description

My client is a leader in food, feed, and supplement testing, support, and development services. They partner with suppliers, processors, manufacturers, packers, distributors, and retailers to deliver high-quality analytical and technological solutions. Few testing organizations can match their combination of scientific expertise, technological innovation, commitment to quality, and customer service excellence. With significant investments in innovation, IT, and logistics, my client continues to drive transformation across the industry.

We are currently seeking a Director, IT Solutions to join our team. Reporting to the Vice President of IT Solutions, this role will lead a team responsible for delivering technology solutions that enable and support business operations across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of software projects, managing internal and external (subcontracted) teams to meet timelines and deliver successful outcomes.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop software engineers to ensure efficient and timely delivery of tasks.
• Establish and enforce best-practice coding standards and testing protocols, ensuring quality assurance in lower environments before deployment to production.
• Oversee business IT change management processes to ensure structured, risk‑aware technology implementations with minimal disruption to operations.
• Direct incident response and problem management, ensuring timely identification, containment, and resolution of IT service disruptions while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts to identify and correct recurring system issues, driving continuous improvement in performance and reliability.
• Analyze complex business needs and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Ensure the consistency and maintainability of existing technology systems through the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of technical standards and procedures.
• Manage and prioritize team workload effectively.
• Review solution designs, code, and unit testing where applicable.
• Approve business requirements before technical execution and participate in hardware/software evaluations and vendor management.
• Provide training and development programs for IT staff.
• Act as a liaison between business users, operations, and programming teams for system design, modification, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and modern integration technologies (e.g., APIs, microservices).
• Strong knowledge of application security, compliance, and data governance principles.

Strategic & Operational Skills

• Proven ability to align application and IT strategy with business goals.
• Experience leading IT change management, incident response, and root cause analysis to enhance stability and resilience.

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills with a focus on developing high‑performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities; capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• Demonstrated success in cross‑functional collaboration and influencing senior leadership.

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT, including 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing application development and support.
• Proven track record managing enterprise applications, digital transformation initiatives, or large‑scale software implementations.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and collaborative with a positive, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Willingness to provide after‑hours support during business outages and coordinate response efforts as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

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