Director of IT

Salary: $150-200k plus bonuses

Weekly travel between KC and Topeka offices

The Opportunity

The Director of Information Technology will own the full IT function for a growing, multi‑location organization. This leader will drive technology strategy, modernize infrastructure, manage vendors and MSP relationships, and introduce practical AI capabilities across the business. The role blends strategic leadership with hands‑on execution and offers a clear path to expanded executive responsibility.

Why This Role

Build and define the IT function for a stable, well‑established company committed to modernization.
Direct partnership with ownership and the executive team.
Real runway to shape the roadmap, team structure, and long‑term technology vision.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy

Develop and own a multi‑year IT roadmap aligned to business goals.
Establish governance, standards, policies, and KPIs for a 250+ person environment.
Translate business needs into technology decisions and investments.

Team Leadership

Lead and grow the internal IT team, beginning with an on‑site support specialist.
Define roles, hire talent, and build a service‑oriented culture.

Vendor & MSP Ownership

Serve as the single point of accountability for all technology vendors and the MSP.
Manage contracts, performance, service levels, and cost effectiveness.

Microsoft 365 & Cloud Environment

Administer and govern Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, and iOS endpoints.
Drive adoption, security, identity management, and data organization.

Intranet & Workflow Automation

Build and maintain a SharePoint‑based intranet for communication and document management.
Identify and automate manual workflows across departments.

ERP Ownership

Serve as the business owner of the ERP system, ensuring clean integrations, data integrity, and operational efficiency.

AI & Innovation

Lead responsible adoption of AI tools across the organization.
Identify high‑value use cases and establish governance and training.

Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Own networks, servers, cloud, endpoints, telephony, and connectivity.
Oversee cybersecurity, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Ensure reliable end‑user support across office, field, and shop environments.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid role with regular on‑site presence across two regional offices. Travel between locations is expected and reimbursed.

Qualifications

Required

8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
Hands‑on expertise with Microsoft 365 administration.
Strong infrastructure, cybersecurity, and continuity fundamentals.
Experience managing vendors/MSPs and leading small teams.
Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Preferred

ERP administration experience.
Background supporting hybrid/remote environments.
Relevant certifications (M365, Azure, security, ITIL).
Experience modernizing legacy environments and deploying AI tools.

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