Director of Information Technology

AMCA International Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybride; USD 150 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AMCA International in Arlington Heights, IL, seeks a Director of Information Technology to lead its global technology strategy, infrastructure, and digital operations. You will partner with leadership to align IT with business goals and oversee critical platforms across CMS, LMS, memberships, events, and financial systems.

The role requires 8+ years of technology leadership in complex organizations, a bachelor's degree, and a track record in system integrations and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading technology functions in a complex environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong understanding of system integrations and data flow between platforms.
• Experience improving and managing existing systems while planning for future needs.
• Experience working with associations, nonprofits, or membership-based organizations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing vendors and external partners.
• Working knowledge of current cybersecurity and data governance practices.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as NetSuite and payment platforms.

Responsabilités

• Lead technology strategy and global IT operations across the organization.
• Oversee CMS, LMS, memberships, educational content, events tech, and financial systems.
• Design scalable architecture and strengthen core systems across platforms.
• Manage external technology vendors and development partners.
• Collaborate with staff to align technology with business goals.

Connaissances

Strategic Leadership

Systems Management

Architecture & Integration

Vendor & Project Management

Internal Collaboration

Cybersecurity practices

Data governance

Communication skills

Budget management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

NetSuite

Payment platforms

Description du poste

Job Title: Director – Information Technology

Reports to: Senior Director – Finance and Administration

Status: Full-time, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Air Movement and Control Association International (AMCA) is hiring a Director of Information Technology to lead its global technology strategy, infrastructure, and digital operations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Strategic Leadership: Assess the current IT environment, structure future technology investments, and balance hands-on leadership with long term planning.
• Systems Management: Oversee and improve global systems, including websites, membership databases, financial platforms, educational content, and events technologies.
• Architecture & Integration: Design scalable technical architecture, strengthen core systems, and improve integration across platforms.
• Vendor & Project Management: Lead development efforts and manage relationships with external technology vendors.
• Internal Collaboration: Partner closely with key staff across the organization to align technology with business goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (GENERAL DUTIES)

Core Systems and Integrations

• Lead oversight of the content management system (CMS), learning management system (LMS), communications, and financial systems, optimizing how they function together to meet business goals and improve the overall user experience.
• Improve system reliability and performance, particularly for membership, educational programs, event management, and transactions.
• Strengthens integration so data flows consistently and accurately across platforms.
• Reduce manual processes and inefficiencies through improved system architecture.

Technology Direction and Planning

• Establish and maintain a clear, viable roadmap for our current infrastructure and future technology needs.
• Implement AI in key functions throughout the organization.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize investments and sequence work appropriately.
• Introduce structure to decision-making, balancing immediate needs with longer term improvements.
• Ensure technology efforts are aligned with organizational goals, resources, and capacity.

Digital Platforms and Experience

• Oversee the performance and evolution of public, member-facing platforms.
• Improve key user experiences such as joining, event registration, and payments.
• Work closely with internal teams to identify needs, gaps and implement improvements.

Staff Enablement

• Ensure systems support the global organization staff effectively.
• Streamline tools and processes so they are easier to use and maintain.
• Provide guidance and documentation that promotes consistency without adding unnecessary complexity.
• Support more aligned workflows across membership, events, and financial operations.

Operations, Security, and Vendor Management

• Maintain a stable, secure, and well-supported technology environment.
• Oversee cybersecurity practices, data protection, and risk management.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracted service obligations to AMCA, ensuring accountability for delivery and performance.
• Oversee the technology budget with attention to cost-effectiveness and impact.

Education and Experience

• 8+ years of experience leading technology functions in a complex environment
• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong understanding of system integrations and data flow between platforms
• Experience improving and managing existing systems while planning for future needs.
• Experience in working with associations, nonprofits, or membership-based organizations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing vendors and external partners.
• Working knowledge of current cybersecurity and data governance practices.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as NetSuite and payment platforms.

$150,000-160,000

Work Environment and Location

• Hybrid - Three (3) days in office – Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays
• WFH – Mondays and Fridays

About AMCA

We are the Air Movement and Control Association International - AMCA - one of the most highly regarded international, non-profit organizations in the air movement and control industry. Through education and active advocacy, we do our best to provide a forward-moving environment for each of our members. Above all else, we strive to advance the industry and improve the community that it encompasses.

Our mission is to advance the knowledge, growth, and integrity

of the air movement and control industry.