Job Description

We’re a mission-driven brand committed to innovation, sustainability, and empowering our team to work smarter and more securely in today’s technology landscape. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a Director, IT Operations & Business Systems to lead and scale our internal technology ecosystem.

This role will own the strategy, governance, and execution of IT operations and business systems across the organization. You will lead the evolution of our IT function from a primarily operational support model to a strategic enabler of business performance, ensuring our systems, data, and infrastructure are secure, scalable, and aligned with company growth.

As a key cross-functional leader, you will oversee IT operations, vendor partnerships, and enterprise systems, while partnering closely with Finance, Operations, People, and Digital teams to drive efficiency and innovation. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on oversight and is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-growth, values-driven environment.

This role is hybrid and open to candidates based in Los Angeles or Orange County, CA.

Responsibilities

IT Strategy & Leadership

Define and execute a multi-year IT and business systems roadmap aligned with company growth and strategic priorities
Serve as the functional owner of internal business systems, ensuring they support scalability, efficiency, and data integrity
Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology investments, risks, and opportunities
Establish governance frameworks for IT operations, security, and systems architecture
Build and evolve IT policies, standards, and best practices across the organization

Business Systems Ownership

Oversee the selection, implementation, integration, and optimization of enterprise systems (ERP, HRIS, CRM, collaboration tools, etc.)
Ensure systems are interconnected, scalable, and aligned with business processes
Partner cross-functionally to identify system gaps and drive process improvements through technology
Lead data governance initiatives to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and security of business-critical data

IT Operations & Infrastructure

Oversee the lifecycle of company-owned devices, infrastructure, and core systems
Ensure reliable, secure, and scalable IT environments that support a hybrid workforce
Maintain oversight of identity and access management, including SSO and MFA
Drive continuous improvement of IT service delivery and employee experience

Vendor & MSP Management

Own relationships with external IT vendors, including the Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Define and enforce SLAs, KPIs, and performance standards
Evaluate vendor performance, optimize partnerships, and identify opportunities for consolidation or cost savings
Ensure vendor-delivered work aligns with company standards, security requirements, and long-term strategy

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

Establish and oversee IT security programs to protect company data and systems
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA)
Implement and monitor controls related to data privacy, system access, and infrastructure security
Lead risk assessments, audits, and remediation efforts
Foster a culture of security awareness across the organization

Project & Budget Leadership

Own the IT budget, including forecasting, planning, and cost optimization
Prioritize and lead cross-functional IT and systems projects (implementations, upgrades, integrations)
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance productivity, scalability, and security
Balance short-term operational needs with long-term strategic investments

Process, Documentation & Enablement

Establish scalable processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for IT and systems management
Ensure high-quality documentation for systems, workflows, and policies
Lead internal enablement efforts, including training and change management for new tools and systems
Elevate IT from a support function to a proactive, service-oriented partner to the business

Job Requirements

8+ years of experience in IT, with 3–5+ years in a leadership or director-level role
Proven experience owning IT strategy and business systems in a growing organization (150+ employees)
Strong experience with enterprise systems (e.g. ERP, HRIS, SaaS ecosystems) and systems integration
Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, device management (Mac & Windows), and cloud-based environments
Experience managing external vendors and MSPs with accountability to SLAs and performance metrics
Strong knowledge of security and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA)
Demonstrated success managing budgets, roadmaps, and cross-functional initiatives
Strategic thinker with the ability to operate at both executive and hands-on levels
Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth, values-driven environment
Up to 10% travel

What We Would Like To Offer...

$140,000-170,000 annually*
Bonus Opportunity
Health Benefits - 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage
Flex Time Off - No cap on personal time off and paid company holidays
Seasonal Flex Days - Flexible scheduling to enjoy extra time under the sun during the Spring & Summer season
Parental Leave - Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
401(k) - Save for your future with a 401(k) with a company match
Flexibility & Wellness Stipends - Monthly stipends to support remote work & self-care
ILIA Products - Quarterly stipend to replenish your favorite products and try new ones
This is the anticipated salary range for this position. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a few factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About ILIA

ILIA makes clean skin-centric beauty. We see skincare and makeup as one and believe that skin should look like skin. With transparency as our guide and color as our vehicle, we challenge the conventions of clean beauty to create something radically new, through safe, groundbreaking formulas that protect + revive the skin. Headquartered in Laguna Beach, California, ILIA brings together a strong group of innovative thinkers, rule-breakers and creative problem solvers. We pave the way forward as the leading clean makeup brand in what is being called the Clean Beauty Revolution. Fast paced growth provides constant learning, collaborative teamwork, and the desire to be the best at what you do. We celebrate taking risks and doing what hasn’t been done before.

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