Director of Information Technology

Talently; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking an IT Director in Jacksonville, FL, to spearhead transformative IT initiatives in the banking sector. This role demands expertise in enterprise data management and governance, strong leadership skills, and 5+ years of IT leadership experience. The ideal candidate will direct IT service delivery, implement new procedures, and develop project plans to support sustainable business growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, 7+ years preferred.
• Proven expertise in enterprise data management and governance strategies.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct the successful delivery of IT services.
• Oversee implementation of new IT procedures and techniques.
• Develop IT project plans for resource allocation, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

IT leadership experience

Enterprise data management

Cross-functional team management

IT project planning

Data governance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Overview

Are you ready to lead transformative IT initiatives in the banking sector? Our client, a prominent organization in the financial industry, is seeking an IT Director to oversee their Information Technology department. This role offers the opportunity to shape the enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring data is secure, well-managed, and utilized for strategic decision-making. Collaborating with senior leadership, you will help drive sustainable business growth and uphold the highest standards of data compliance and quality.

Responsibilities

• Direct the successful delivery of IT services, including hardware, software, and network technologies.
• Oversee the implementation of new IT procedures and techniques to ensure technological excellence.
• Supervise the selection and deployment of hardware, software, and team resources.
• Develop IT project plans, including resource allocation, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as the primary liaison to business stakeholders for IT solutions that improve key performance indicators.
• Foster collaboration among leadership groups within and outside the IT domain.
• Provide regular feedback and performance reviews to ensure team engagement and development.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience in IT leadership roles (7+ years preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proven expertise in enterprise data management and governance strategies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience in IT project planning and execution, including budgeting and resourcing.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification.
• Knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, and integration best practices.
• Proven track record in change management and establishing best practices in data governance.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders across technical and executive teams.
• Experience with scalable data models and target-state architecture design.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Banking

Location

Jacksonville, FL