Senior Director of Information Technology (CIO Track)

10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years at Director/Senior Director level. Proven track record of building or rebuilding an IT function in a high-growth or private-equity-backed environment. Direct experience integrating IT systems and infrastructure across multiple acquired entities. Hands-on background in infrastructure, networks, cloud, security, and enterprise applications. Demonstrated success managing and governing Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and other key vendors. Strong cybersecurity and risk management experience with practical use of frameworks such as NIST, SOC, ISO 27001. Experience designing or overseeing hybrid cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS, O365, identity, VPN). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical executives. Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, imperfect, acquisitive environment where priorities shift and speed matters.

Define a 3-5 year IT roadmap aligned to company goals. Lead IT due diligence and integration for acquisitions. Consolidate and rationalize legacy systems into the core stack. Architect and manage IT operations across 30+ physical labs and corporate/remote locations. Design and govern the company's cybersecurity program. Define and enforce enterprise data standards and master data management. Lead relationships with Managed Service Providers and other vendors. Design and build a small, high-caliber internal IT team. Create an IT operating model balancing central standards with local needs.