Strategic IT Director: Lead Tech & Security Roadmap

Upstate Niagara Cooperative; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 182,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative seeks an IT Director to lead the organization's technology strategy and operations in New York. You will shape the long-term IT roadmap, oversee security, and ensure IT delivers value as a strategic enabler across functions.

Responsibilities include managing infrastructure, application development, data governance, and vendor partnerships while collaborating with executives to drive growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent.
• MBA/master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years IT experience with 10+ years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee strategic plans for technology infrastructure and data management.
• Lead IT operations including data center, networks, and security.
• Directly supervise IT department and assess performance.
• Collaborate with executives and vendors to align IT with business goals.

Skills

IT fundamentals

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / MIS

MBA preferred

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative seeks an IT Director to lead the organization's technology strategy and operations in New York. You will shape the long-term IT roadmap, oversee security, and ensure IT delivers value as a strategic enabler across functions.

Responsibilities include managing infrastructure, application development, data governance, and vendor partnerships while collaborating with executives to drive growth and efficiency.