Head of Information Technology

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice in West Palm Beach, FL, seeks a hands-on Head of Information Technology to lead infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity across both office and field teams. This role focuses on securing and scaling enterprise systems while delivering a modern technology foundation that supports growth.

The ideal candidate will drive seamless integrations, manage vendor relationships, and ensure reliable performance of critical applications in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• Experience supporting distributed teams and multiple locations.
• Experience managing third-party IT vendors and service providers.
• Experience improving system connectivity, integrations, and user experience across business platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT infrastructure, cloud environment, and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Drive cybersecurity initiatives, including identity management, data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and connectivity across business-critical applications and platforms.
• Partner with business leaders to improve integrations between enterprise systems and create a seamless user experience.
• Manage IT vendors, licensing, budgets, and third-party service providers.
• Enhance onboarding, offboarding, device management, and IT support processes.
• Establish governance and best practices around emerging technologies, including AI.
• Develop a scalable technology roadmap that supports future growth.

Skills

IT Leadership

Cloud Infrastructure

Cybersecurity

System Integration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

APIs / Middleware

Job description

Careers with our Clients through Forvis Mazars US Search

Head of IT

Our client in the Construction industry in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a hands-on, strategic Head of Information Technology to lead infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and enterprise systems while creating a seamless technology experience across both office and field teams.

This is a highly visible role responsible for ensuring technology is secure, reliable, connected, and scalable. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in IT operations, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems integration, and end-user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure, cloud environment, and Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Drive cybersecurity initiatives, including identity management, data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Ensure reliability, performance, and connectivity across business-critical applications and platforms
• Partner with business leaders to improve integrations between enterprise systems and create a seamless user experience
• Manage IT vendors, licensing, budgets, and third-party service providers
• Enhance onboarding, offboarding, device management, and IT support processes
• Establish governance and best practices around emerging technologies, including AI
• Develop a scalable technology roadmap that supports future growth

What We're Looking For

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
• Proven success managing infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud environments, and enterprise applications
• Experience supporting distributed teams and multiple locations
• Strong track record managing third-party IT vendors and service providers
• Experience improving system connectivity, integrations, and user experience across business platforms

Technical Expertise

• Microsoft 365, Azure, and modern cloud infrastructure
• Cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and data protection
• Enterprise SaaS applications and systems integrations
• APIs, middleware, and data connectivity concepts

Preferred

• Experience supporting field operations, mobile workforces, or multi-site organizations
• Background in construction, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, professional services, or other project-based environments is helpful but not required

The Ideal Candidate

This role is focused on the technology foundation behind the business, not ownership of construction technology platforms or business process workflows. The successful candidate will ensure enterprise systems are secure, integrated, reliable, and easy to use while partnering closely with application owners and business leaders.

We’re looking for a practical, solutions-oriented leader who understands that great IT creates a frictionless experience for employees. You’ll help connect systems, strengthen security, improve reliability, and deliver a modern technology environment that enables teams to perform at their best.