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Sr. Director of Information Systems

Rancho Cordova, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jun 2026

About the role

Job Summary

The Sr. Director of Information Systems (IS) leads and directs the company's information technology operations to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient technology services that support business objectives. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for IS infrastructure, applications, security, and enterprise systems in a high-growth organization. The Sr. Director leads and develops a team of IS professionals, establishes and enforces IT policies and standards, manages budgets, and oversees the implementation and ongoing support of technology solutions. This position requires strong technical expertise, disciplined execution, and the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational priorities, budgets, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO and Leadership Team on technology-enabled business transformation
Translate business priorities into a clear IT systems roadmap, prioritizing initiatives based on measurable business impact
Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual work, and improve operational effectiveness
Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business leaders, ensuring shared accountability for outcomes—not just system delivery

Enterprise Systems & Technology Operations

Oversee the implementation, optimization, and support of enterprise systems across the organization
Establish and enforce governance across system performance, change management, and release management
Ensure systems deliver reliability, scalability, and strong end-user adoption
Lead vendor and technology partner relationships with clear accountability for delivery and cost discipline

Team Leadership & Operating Model

Build and lead a high-performing IT organization with capabilities spanning infrastructure, enterprise systems, and emerging technologies
Establish clear priorities, accountability, and performance management aligned with company goals
Develop team capabilities to support a fast-paced, high-growth organization
Foster a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and continuous improvement

Infrastructure, Security & Support

Own IT infrastructure across all locations, including network, cloud systems, and end-user computing
Lead cybersecurity efforts, including policies, tools, risk identification, and incident response
Ensure reliable IT operations with strong uptime, performance, and security posture
Oversee IT support and service delivery to ensure a consistent, high-quality employee experience
Operate within a full Microsoft technology stack (Microsoft 365, Azure, D365 ecosystem)

Leadership Profile

High energy, ownership mindset, and thrives in a high-growth environment
Strategic thinker with the ability to execute at a tactical level
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Solutions-oriented and composed under pressure
Comfortable engaging with leadership and driving accountability across teams

Required Qualifications

8–12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
Experience leading IT in a multi-site, growing organization
Strong background in infrastructure, enterprise systems, and IT operations
Proven experience building and scaling IT teams and processes
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management
Experience supporting manufacturing or operational environments preferred

Preferred Qualifications

PMP certification a plus
Fortune 500 IT experience
Microsoft certifications (Azure, Microsoft 365, D365) a plus
Experience supporting multi-entity or integration environments
Experience supporting new site launches or standing up IT infrastructure for new locations