Strategic IT Director: Cybersecurity & Growth

Life Science Innovations; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 154,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

401K plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Life-Science Innovations in Willmar, MN is seeking a Director of Information Technology to provide strategic leadership across technology operations, cybersecurity, and business systems. This on-site role partners with senior leadership to align technology with business goals and drive efficiency.

You will oversee IT infrastructure, cloud services, data management, and budgets, build a high-performing team, and communicate strategies, risks, and progress to executives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years IT experience with at least 5 years leading managers or multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven success creating and executing enterprise technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience overseing IT infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and budgets.
• Ability to communicate technology strategies, investments, performance and risks to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of AI, analytics, automation, and business continuity planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year technology strategy aligned with goals and growth.
• Partner with senior leadership and affiliates to identify needs and drive improvements.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud services, networks, and service delivery for reliability.
• Lead cybersecurity, data protection, risk management, and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Manage business applications, data management, analytics, and automation to boost productivity.
• Lead technology planning for acquisitions, ensuring security and integration alignment.
• Develop and manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic partnerships.
• Establish policies, standards, and governance for security and operational effectiveness.
• Build and mentor a high-performing IT team and drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate strategy, performance, and risks to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Vendor management

Communication skills

Cybersecurity oversight

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / business / engineering or related field

Certs such as CISSP / CISM / CGEIT / ITIL / PMP preferred

Job description

Life-Science Innovations in Willmar, MN is seeking a Director of Information Technology to provide strategic leadership across technology operations, cybersecurity, and business systems. This on-site role partners with senior leadership to align technology with business goals and drive efficiency.

You will oversee IT infrastructure, cloud services, data management, and budgets, build a high-performing team, and communicate strategies, risks, and progress to executives.