Strategic IT Director: Security, Strategy & Growth

Verland; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403b – Company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

Verland seeks an Information Systems Director to partner with executive leadership, align technology with strategic priorities, and optimize IT operations. This salaried exempt role drives cost-effective infrastructure, security, and governance across the organization.

The role chairs the IT Steering Committee, advises on adoption of emerging technologies, and leads budgeting, capital projects, and cross-functional collaboration to enable growth and resilience.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate technical concepts for executive audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven thinking.
• Experience leading IT operations, systems, and teams.
• Security, compliance, and risk management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize IT strategy aligned with priorities.
• Chair the IT Steering Committee and guide the technology plan.
• Advise executives on technology, ROI, and innovation opportunities.
• Oversee budgets, capital projects, and cost optimization.
• Ensure data security, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the IT department team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic IT planning

Stakeholder management

IT governance

Cybersecurity oversight

Financial acumen

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Disaster recovery planning

Budgeting software

Job description

Verland seeks an Information Systems Director to partner with executive leadership, align technology with strategic priorities, and optimize IT operations. This salaried exempt role drives cost-effective infrastructure, security, and governance across the organization.

The role chairs the IT Steering Committee, advises on adoption of emerging technologies, and leads budgeting, capital projects, and cross-functional collaboration to enable growth and resilience.