Executive Director Information Technology

Bernard Nickels & Associates; New York (NY); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernard Nickels & Associates seeks an Executive Director of Information Technology to lead a large, cross-functional technology organization. The role directs strategy, architecture, and operations across infrastructure, cloud, engineering, and cybersecurity, while guiding the adoption of AI and automation to drive business value.

The successful candidate will establish a clear technology vision, build and mentor teams, and collaborate with executive leadership to align technology initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required; advanced degree a plus.
• 10–15+ years of progressive technology experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading a sizable, multidisciplinary technology organization.
• Broad exposure across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, engineering/development, applications, integrations and technology operations.
• Experience establishing operating procedures, accountability and measurable performance standards.
• Involvement with AI, automation and emerging enterprise technologies.
• Experience leading technology modernization or organizational transformation.
• Strong vendor-management and technology-budget experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, technology risk, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Experience partnering with executive and functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a large technology organization across multiple domains.
• Develop and execute an enterprise technology strategy aligned with growth and operations.
• Drive AI, automation and innovation as core components of the tech roadmap.
• Oversee Technology Operations, Engineering, Cloud, and cybersecurity programs.
• Establish clear operating procedures, accountability, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with executives to align tech priorities with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Technology strategy

AI & automation

Cybersecurity

Vendor management

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems/IT

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Executive Director, Information Technology

Status: Perm

Ideally the candidate should live in the NY tri-state area... however, the position offers significant flexibility and may be performed remotely. Candidates located within the New York metropolitan/tri-state area are preferred, although qualified candidates elsewhere on the East Coast will also be considered. Periodic travel to company locations will be required based on business needs.

Confidential Executive Search

This search is being conducted on a strictly confidential basis. Additional information regarding the organization, reporting relationships, technology environment and business objectives will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

The Opportunity

A growing organization operating within a complex, highly regulated environment and is seeking an accomplished Executive Director of Information Technology.

This is not simply a technology-management position; it is necessary to be a leader who can assess the current environment, establish a clear vision for the future, develop the team, introduce stronger operating disciplines, and use technology. to help the organization operate more intelligently and efficiently.

It is imperative that this candidate is actively engaged in today's technology environment - including AI and automation - not simply someone who has managed traditional IT infrastructure.

Location

The position offers significant flexibility and may be performed remotely. Candidates located within the New York metropolitan/tri-state area are preferred, although qualified candidates elsewhere on the East Coast will also be considered. Periodic travel to company locations will be required based on business needs.

Compensation

Base salary plus bonus - commensurate with experience and qualifications. Additional information regarding compensation and benefits will be discussed with qualified candidates.

• Technology Strategy & Transformation - develop and execute an enterprise technology strategy aligned with the organization's growth and operational priorities.
• People & Organizational Leadership - A significant component of this role is leadership of the technology team. Lead, coach and develop current technology organization.
• AI, Automation & Innovation - The organization views AI and automation as important components of its future technology strategy. Establish a practical roadmap for the adoption of AI and automation across the organization.
• Technology Operations, Engineering & Business Systems - Provide senior leadership across cloud, infrastructure, networking, software engineering, application development, etc.
• Operational Technology - The organization's technology environment extends beyond traditional corporate IT and supports significant physical operating and infrastructure as well.
• Cybersecurity, Risk & Business Continuity - Provide leadership for cybersecurity strategy and information-security practices.
• Vendors, Budget & Technology Investments - The organization utilizes several important technology vendors and strategic partners that will remain an integral part of its technology model.

The Profile

• 10–15+ years of progressive technology experience with meaningful leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading a sizable, multidisciplinary technology organization.
• Demonstrated success developing teams, managers and technical professionals.
• Broad exposure across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, engineering/development, applications, integrations and technology operations.
• Experience in establishing operating procedures, accountability and measurable performance standards.
• Demonstrated involvement with AI, automation and emerging enterprise technologies.
• Experience leading technology modernization or organizational transformation.
• Strong vendor-management and technology-budget experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, technology risk, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Experience partnering directly with executive and functional leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology or a related discipline required; advanced education is a plus.