Director of Information Technology

LHH; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Director of Information Technology for a growing multi-site manufacturing organization in the United States. This is primarily onsite with potential hybrid flexibility, reporting to executive leadership and shaping technology strategy across North America.

The role focuses on infrastructure, ERP and enterprise applications modernization, cybersecurity, and SDLC governance. You will partner with operations, engineering, and finance to drive efficiency, quality, and scalable

Qualifications

• Seasoned IT leader with multi-site manufacturing exposure.
• Experience aligning technology with manufacturing objectives.
• Strong ERP and enterprise app modernization background.
• Hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a company-wide technology strategy.
• Partner with senior leadership to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Create a multi-year tech roadmap for infrastructure, ERP, data and cybersecurity.
• Lead IT teams and vendors across multiple sites.
• Establish measurable IT objectives and accountability.
• Mentor teams and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Oversee ERP and enterprise application modernization and SDLC controls.
• Ensure systems align with manufacturing needs (MES/PLC integration).

Skills

IT leadership

ERP systems

C#/.NET

IT infrastructure

Cybersecurity

NIST 800-171/CMMC

Vendor management

Strategy development

Change management

Tools

C#/.NET technologies

ERP modernization

SDLC processes

Job description

Primarily onsite with potential hybrid flexibility

Direct Hire

Position Overview

A growing, multi-site manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Director of Information Technology to lead its technology strategy, infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and software modernization initiatives across its North American operations.

This individual will serve as a senior technology leader and partner closely with executive leadership, operations, engineering, manufacturing, and other business functions. The role will be responsible for ensuring technology investments support operational efficiency, scalability, security, and continued business growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong strategic leadership with hands‑on knowledge of enterprise systems, software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology transformation within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide technology strategy aligned with business and manufacturing objectives.


• Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness through technology.


• Build and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap covering infrastructure, enterprise applications, data, cybersecurity, and automation.


• Lead internal IT resources and third‑party technology partners across multiple locations.


• Establish measurable objectives and accountability across the IT organization.


• Mentor and develop team members while promoting continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.

Enterprise Applications & Software Modernization

• Lead the organization’s overall ERP and enterprise application strategy.


• Oversee the modernization of legacy business applications and transition toward a C#/.NET-based platform.


• Establish priorities between maintaining existing applications and developing or implementing modern solutions.


• Evaluate commercially available ERP modules and business applications where custom development is not necessary.


• Establish and maintain appropriate Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, standards, controls, and documentation.


• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure enterprise systems effectively support operational requirements.

Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

• Provide leadership for enterprise infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud environments, systems, and related technology services.


• Develop a scalable infrastructure strategy incorporating both cloud-based and internally managed technologies.


• Strengthen cybersecurity practices designed to protect business systems, manufacturing environments, sensitive information, and intellectual property.


• Maintain compliance with NIST 800-171 requirements and lead readiness efforts related to CMMC.


• Knowledge of TISAX requirements is beneficial.


• Maintain effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.


• Support the integration of ERP and business applications with manufacturing technologies, including MES and PLC environments.


• Lead major IT, enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology modernization initiatives from planning through implementation.


• Define project scope, resources, timelines, milestones, and KPIs.


• Manage technology budgets covering infrastructure, software, licensing, development, service providers, and strategic investments.


• Evaluate technology investments based on business impact, scalability, risk reduction, and return on investment.


• Manage external vendors and technology partners to ensure service quality and successful project delivery.

Ideal Background

• Progressive IT leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or similarly complex multi‑site environment.


• Experience developing and executing enterprise technology strategy.


• Strong understanding of ERP systems and enterprise application modernization.


• Experience overseeing custom software development, preferably involving C#/.NET technologies.


• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, disaster recovery, and business continuity.


• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and controls, particularly NIST 800‑171 and CMMC.


• Experience integrating enterprise applications with manufacturing or operational technology environments.


• Demonstrated ability to manage technology teams, vendors, budgets, and complex projects.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with executive leadership and both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act


• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance


• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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