Director of Information Technology

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

Job summary

Talently in Jacksonville, FL seeks an IT Director to lead the organization’s Information Technology department for a major banking client. You will shape enterprise data governance, ensure data security and quality, and enable strategic decision‑making with senior leadership.

You will direct IT services delivery, oversee new procedures, manage budgeting and resources, and collaborate across business units to optimize KPIs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT leadership; 7+ years preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Expertise in enterprise data management and governance strategies
• Strong leadership to manage cross-functional teams
• Experience in IT project planning, budgeting and resourcing

Responsibilities

• Direct the delivery of IT services (hardware, software, network)
• Oversee implementation of IT procedures for technical excellence
• Supervise selection and deployment of IT resources
• Develop IT project plans with resources, schedules and budgets
• Serve as liaison to business stakeholders for IT solutions impacting KPIs
• Foster collaboration among leadership groups within and outside IT
• Provide feedback and performance reviews to drive engagement

Skills

IT leadership

Enterprise data governance

Cross-functional leadership

IT project planning and budgeting

Data security and quality

Education

Bachelor's degree

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