Director of Information Technology

Singer Group; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Singer Group in Torrance, CA seeks a Director of IT to own strategy, security, and reliability of the company’s technology platforms, including ERP initiatives and global IT operations. This leadership role guides an IT organization and partners with stakeholders to align technology with growth.

You will lead deployments, manage budgets, set policies, and ensure high service levels across manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8+ years IT leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading ERP implementations.
• Experience in manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT strategy, security, and reliability aligning with growth.
• Lead ERP implementation projects from selection to go-live.
• Develop IT budgets and track spending.
• Build and mentor an IT team including administrators and support staff.
• Coordinate global IT services and non-US providers.
• Establish SLAs and ensure compliance with policy.
• Manage IT risk, disaster recovery, and incident response.
• Communicate with business partners and external suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

PM & Project Management

Network Administration

Vendor Management

Security & Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, technology, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Cloud & IT Infrastructure

Job description

We’re looking for a Director of ITto bring their passion, knowledge, and leadership skills to our Global Headquarters in Torrance, CA. If you share our love for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• You will own the strategy, reliability, and security of the systems that run our business, aligning technology investments with the Company’s growth, requirements, and timelines.
• You will shape and lead the roadmap for the Company’s technology platforms, ensuring every implementation reflects our belief that “Everything is Important.”
• You will lead, mentor, and grow an IT organization including System Administrators and IT Support Specialists, setting priorities and holding the team to a high standard of service.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee network documentation (configuration, domains, software licensing, etc.)
• Assess and make recommendations to improve the Company’s current network security policy, including standards, compliance, and auditing
• Develop and implement IT policy and best practices guides for the organization
• Manage and report on allocation of IT budget
• Develop and manage disaster recovery plan and check lists
• Develop and manage incident response plan and check lists
• Manage backups and disaster recovery testing
• Implement processes/tools to track the Company’s Hardware and software assets
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve and update software and systems
• Manage global business systems that serve our manufacturing organization
• Lead the planning, vendor selection, and delivery of major IT projects—including an ERP implementation—owning budget, timeline, change management, and stakeholder alignment
• Provide hands‑on project management for all IT initiatives from kickoff through go‑live and post‑implementation support
• Develop comprehensive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the business
• Supervise resources providing general desktop/network support, and measure performance against SLAs
• Provide direction and sets priorities for IT team
• Identify opportunities for team training and skills advancement
• Coordinate non‑US service providers for international operations
• Communicate effectively with internal and external business partners
• Manage relationships with external technology suppliers

Who We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, technology, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in information technology, preferably including time as an IT Director, IT Manager, or in a related leadership position
• Demonstrated experience leading system implementations (e.g., ERP or comparable company‑wide platform) from selection through go‑live
• Experience in the manufacturing industry
• Hands‑on experience in computer network, network administration, and installation
• Strong knowledge of technical management and information analysis
• Extensive knowledge of hardware and software systems
• Knowledge of the best practices in the industry
• Strong program & project management skills with the ability to prioritize activities effectively to execute multiple projects in parallel
• Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment to multiple deadlines
• Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Location & Schedule:

This position is onsite in Torrance, CA and the general hours are 7:30am – 4pm but may vary based on global needs.