Director of IT

About the Role

Tampa Maid Foods is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of IT to lead our technology function. This Director-level role is responsible for overseeing the company’s information technology strategy, infrastructure, systems, and security. The Director of IT will ensure technology initiatives align with business goals, drive digital transformation, and support continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities :

• Strategic Planning – Develop and execute a long-term IT strategy aligned with business objectives; evaluate emerging technologies for strategic fit.
• Team Leadership – Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT professionals, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Budget Management – Build and manage the IT budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Project Management – Direct IT projects from planning through implementation, ensuring delivery on time, on scope, and within budget.
• Information Security – Safeguard company data through proactive policies, monitoring, and incident response; maintain disaster recovery planning.
• Technology Infrastructure – Oversee design, implementation, and management of networks, servers, storage systems, and enterprise applications.
• Vendor & Customer Management – Manage vendor relationships and contracts; provide professional, timely support and training to internal users.
• Compliance – Ensure IT systems and processes meet relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

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