IT Director, Global

Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting is seeking an IT Director for a Global Manufacturing client in the east metro. The role focuses on optimizing the IT infrastructure, strengthening cyber resilience, and leading the IT PMO with governance to modernize our enterprise environment.

You will drive cross‑functional collaboration across US, UK, EU, and APAC teams, extract maximum value from legacy systems, and strategically integrate cloud efficiencies where they make sense.

Qualifications

• 12+ years leading enterprise IT and global teams.
• Experience with legacy environments and cost optimization.
• Proven ability to align IT with business goals.
• Strong cybersecurity governance experience.
• Experience with MSPs/MSSPs and KPI management.
• Incident response and disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Optimize IT infrastructure and operations.
• Lead IT PMO with governance frameworks.
• Drive cybersecurity resilience and risk mitigation.
• Foster cross‑regional collaboration (US, UK, EU, APAC).
• Extract maximum value from legacy systems while enabling cloud efficiencies.
• Establish cost controls and vendor negotiations.
• Provide KPI reporting to management.

Skills

IT Leadership

Cybersecurity Strategy

Cloud & Hybrid IT

Vendor & MSP governance

Disaster Recovery planning

Stakeholder Communication

ITIL & Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows Server

Linux Server

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Network & security monitoring tools

Job description

IT Director

We are seeking a seasoned IT Director for our Global Manufacturing client in the east metro. The primary focus of this position will be to optimize the IT infrastructure, Cybersecurity resilience and lead the IT PMO with Governance to achieve and modernize the established enterprise environment.

For this Global organization, you will be key in fostering collaboration across US, UK, EU, and APAC teams.

You will be responsible for extracting maximum value from the legacy systems while strategically integrating cloud efficiencies where they make the most sense. The ideal candidate excels at "tuning the engine"—improving performance, reducing technical debt, and ensuring foundational systems are rock-solid.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Optimization
• IT Operations Model MSP/MSSP Coordination & Governance
• Network Refinement
• Operational Excellence
• Establish PMO and IT Governance
• Cost Control & Efficiency
• Risk Mitigation
• Communication & Stakeholder Management

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 12+ years in IT, with a proven track record of managing enterprise-scale legacy environments and global teams
• Systems: Deep experience with Windows/Linux Server environments, legacy database management, cloud systems vendor selection and cost optimization in a hybrid environment
• Networking: Strong background in traditional switching, routing, vendor selection and monitoring
• Optimization: Demonstrated ability to reduce OpEx through system tuning and vendor negotiation
• Cyber Security: Experience with CS frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001 etc.) and CY as a service model to help select right offerings and ongoing service monitoring
  Act as an internal technical lead for incident response, own technical business continuity and Disaster Recovery plans for IT
• Experience with Providers: Experience with Managed Service Providers (MSPs), control/KPI management and escalations
• Helpdesk: Manage and guide internal end user support teams with proper ITIL processes and provide KPI reports to management as needed
• PMO: IT project management principals. Focus on details and tasks to ensure smooth project execution with high level of engagement and enforcement. Deliver on time and under budget, knowing where to press or escalate
• Governance: Change Control Board process to review new IT requests. Implement checklists for new IT platforms or services

Core Competencies

• Technical Debt Management: A pragmatic approach to deciding when to "patch and protect" versus when to "replace and migrate."
• Lifecycle Planning: Master of hardware refresh cycles and managing EOL (End of Life) transitions without business disruption.
• Hybrid Strategy: Ability to manage a "Cloud-Smart" (rather than Cloud-First) approach, integrating SaaS or IaaS only where it adds clear value.
• Detail Oriented, Execution Focused: Strategy important but a candidate needs to be able to execute first and deliver.
• Change Agent: Actively communicate proposed changes and how this would benefit business overall. Lead with examples and integrity. Under promise & over delivery.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.