Director of Information Technology

East 57th Street Partners

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package including base, bonus, and long-term incentives

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Opportunity to lead strategic technology initiatives

Job summary

A leading energy sector company is seeking a Director of IT in Houston, TX. This strategic role focuses on transforming the company's technology infrastructure, enhancing operations through IT alignment with business objectives, and cybersecurity management. Candidates should possess extensive leadership experience and be located in the Houston area, ready to engage in regional travel.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience.
5+ years in a senior role with accountability for enterprise systems and cybersecurity.
Experience in energy, utilities, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a scalable enterprise IT roadmap.
Lead all IT functions across multiple sites.
Manage the IT budget and optimize costs.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Communication

Cloud Platforms

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree and/or certifications (CISSP, PMP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

Cloud Platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)

ERP Systems

Job description

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Job Title: Director of IT

Location: Houston, TX – Local Candidates Preferred

Travel: Up to 40% to Regional Sites and Facilities

Position Overview

East 57th Street Partners has been engaged by a leading player in the energy sector to identify a Director of IT who will lead the modernization and strategic transformation of the company’s technology infrastructure. Headquartered in Houston, this high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and scale enterprise-wide IT operations across a multi-site organization operating throughout the Gulf Coast and beyond.

This role is ideal for a Houston-based technology leader with experience supporting industrial or energy-focused operations, and a track record of aligning IT strategy with business growth, enhancing cybersecurity posture, and optimizing distributed IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a scalable enterprise IT roadmap aligned with operational and strategic goals, with a focus on infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, cloud migration, and data integrity.
Lead all IT functions, including network architecture, application management, cybersecurity protocols, support services, and systems administration across multiple sites.
Oversee project delivery for enterprise applications, ERP upgrades, field communications, and security systems – ensuring execution on time, on budget, and with measurable business value.
Manage the IT budget, ensuring cost optimization while driving investments in systems that enable growth, resiliency, and compliance.
Build and lead a high-performing IT team with an emphasis on accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST, ISO 27001).
Partner with executive leadership to identify and deploy new technology that supports operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and scalable growth.
Lead vendor selection and contract negotiation, maintaining strong partnerships to deliver on SLAs and service excellence.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree and/or certifications (CISSP, PMP, CISM, etc.) preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior role with direct accountability for enterprise systems and cybersecurity.
Prior experience in energy, utilities, industrial services, or manufacturing environments highly preferred.
Proven ability to lead IT initiatives in dynamic, multi-site organizations—ideally with field-based or plant-level operations.
Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, security, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), and ERP systems.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams.
Must be based in the Houston metro area and willing to travel up to 40% to field locations and operational sites.

Why Join

Executive compensation package with base, bonus, and long-term incentive opportunity
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
Opportunity to lead strategic technology initiatives within a growth-focused energy company
High visibility role with executive leadership and future advancement potential

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