Senior IT Director: Enterprise Systems & Growth Leader

Docker

United States

On-site

USD 208,000 - 297,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first by design

Flexible schedule

PTO & Whaleness Days

Home office stipend

Technology stipend

Job summary

Docker seeks a Senior Director of IT to lead our Global IT organization from a remote-first, fast-moving environment. You will build a metrics-driven, service-oriented team, align IT with business goals, and drive proactive strategies across SaaS and cloud platforms.

A strong emphasis on AI, automation, and cross-functional influence will be essential. You’ll report to the SVP of Central Operations & Systems, partner with executives, and oversee enterprise-wide IT services, tool provisioning,

Qualifications

12+ yrs Global IT leadership experience, comfortable in a fast moving technology startup experience.
Excellent ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals.
Demonstrated ability to formulate a high-level strategy, then convert it into a tactical plan and execute on that plan.
Possess an AI-and-automation-first mentality, proactively develops ways to consolidate and manage systems and knowledge within Docker.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, engineering or related field.
Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build a metrics-driven, business focused IT organization and set the mission and vision of Docker’s Information Technology to ensure continual service improvement techniques, developing systems and procedures that serve internal customers.
Contribute as a thought leader within the Central Operations & Systems leadership team.
Assess, architect and right-size the applications footprint to ensure a connected enterprise and trusted information flow between systems and as well as into our cloud, enabling proactive decision-making across the company.
Build and maintain relationships with other technical leaders and business executives to develop a keen understanding of business needs; ensure efficient delivery of IT services to meet those needs.
In full alignment with company strategy, develop a multi-year strategy and roadmap for IT to anticipate and scale to support and enable a high-growth company. Inclusive of managing future technology debt challenges through partnership and raising awareness of technical dependencies.
Demonstrated technical expertise, experience and competence in motivating the team and organization with innovative and technical advancements.
Develop trust and collaboration within teams to drive best technical practices and timeliness of programs.
Drive optimization and effective practices to solution and impact our internal and external customers.
Collaborate with members of the executive team to identify ways IT can assist the company in achieving business and financial goals.
Responsible for providing all IT productivity tools (workstations, accessories, etc.) needed by employees in a timely manner with best in class service levels.