Director of Information Technology

Takeuchi; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeuchi Mfg (US) Ltd in Pendergrass, GA seeks a strategic Director of Information Technology to align technology with business goals, drive growth, and advance our digital/AI transformation. Lead IT operations, cybersecurity posture, cloud infrastructure, and major ERP/CRM initiatives while mentoring teams and managing budgets.

You will oversee vendor relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and champion change across the organization to support reliable, scalable systems and robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8–12+ years IT experience with leadership roles; manufacturing and distribution experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record managing teams, budgets, and complex projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT strategy and long-term technology roadmap.
• Oversee daily IT operations, networks, servers, and cloud environments.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives including threat monitoring and incident response.
• Mentor IT staff and manage vendor relationships and SLAs.
• Build IT budget and drive ROI on technology investments.
• Lead large IT projects such as ERP/CRM implementations and security upgrades.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery planning.
• Maintain IT policies and change management across the organization.

Skills

IT leadership

Infrastructure

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Budget management

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related

Master’s preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

ERP/CRM systems

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

Title: Director of Information TechnologyLocation: Pendergrass, GAReports to: PresidentJob Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Information Technology to lead our technology operations, cybersecurity posture, infrastructure, and digital/AI transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking IT leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and can align technology with business goals to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation in a leading construction equipment manufacturing and distribution organization.Essential Functions:Develop and execute the organization’s IT strategy and long-term technology roadmap.Oversee daily IT operations, including networks, servers, cloud environments, and enterprise applications.Lead cybersecurity initiatives, including threat monitoring, incident response, compliance, and risk management.Manage and mentor IT staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence.Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and service-level agreements.Build and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective technology investments and strong ROI.Lead major IT projects such as system upgrades, cloud migrations, ERP/CRM implementations, and security enhancements.Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of all critical systems.Maintain IT policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, company JSOX requirements and parent company rules.Champion change management and user adoption across the organization.Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.Oversee the management of corporate help desk activities and resolve escalated issues if necessaryAdditional Responsibilities:Performs other related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).8–12+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership roles. Manufacturing and distribution experience a plus.Strong knowledge of infrastructure, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), cybersecurity, enterprise applications and regulatory compliance.Proven experience managing teams, budgets, and complex projects.Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.Preferred Certifications:CISSP, CISM, or similar security certificationsITIL Foundation or higherPMP or equivalent project management certificationCloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect)What Success Looks Like:A secure, stable, and scalable IT environmentHigh employee satisfaction with IT servicesReduced risk and improved cybersecurity postureTechnology investments that clearly support business growthStrong collaboration between IT, other departments, customers and our global partnersTakeuchi Mfg (US) Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.