North America IT Director: Remote & Travel‑Ready

Mailhot Industries; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mailhot Industries, a leader in hydraulic cylinders, seeks an IT Director to guide technology strategy across North America. This role partners with business units to stabilize critical systems and drive engineering IT initiatives.

The IT Director will supervise regional teams, coordinate with external providers, and liaise with Global IT to ensure security, scalability, and compliance. Expect travel across the US, Canada, and Mexico and a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Over 15 years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing multi-location IT operations, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all IT initiatives for the Hydraulics divisions across North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Strategically engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into IT solutions.
• Manage and develop IT teams and resources to ensure optimal performance and alignment with business goals.
• Oversee outsourced service providers, ensuring service quality and compliance with contracts.
• Lead IT operations, including account creation, hardware setup, software support, and technical troubleshooting.
• Champion technology adoption, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with global IT teams, including MS Exchange support in India, to ensure seamless integration and communication.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

IT infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

Epicor

Job description

Mailhot Industries, a leader in hydraulic cylinders, seeks an IT Director to guide technology strategy across North America. This role partners with business units to stabilize critical systems and drive engineering IT initiatives.

The IT Director will supervise regional teams, coordinate with external providers, and liaise with Global IT to ensure security, scalability, and compliance. Expect travel across the US, Canada, and Mexico and a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment.