SENIOR DIRECTOR IT OPERATIONS
Location : Portland, Maine
Reports to : Chief Operations Officer
About MPX
MPX helps organizations deliver critical, compliant communications - in print and digital form securely and at scale.
We serve leading health plans, insurers, and financial institutions , combining deep print-and-mail expertise with a modern, AWS-based platform built for reliability and compliance.
As we scale, we're expanding our leadership team with a technology executive who can ensure flawless execution across software development, infrastructure, and operations.
About the Role
We're seeking a Senior Director IT Operations to lead MPX's software development, infrastructure, and IT operations functions.
This new Management role owns the execution engine of our technology organization - driving disciplined development, operational reliability, and security.
You'll partner with the CEO and Managing Director, Technology & Product , who leads product vision and technology innovation, to turn strategy into reliable delivery.
What You'll Do
- Lead and scale MPX's software-development teams , ensuring sprint discipline, quality assurance, and predictable releases.
- Oversee all technology operations, infrastructure, and hosted environments across AWS and on-prem systems.
- Implement modern Agile and DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment.
- Ensure enterprise-grade security and compliance (SOC2, HIPAA, PCI).
- Establish data strategy, data governance, analytics, and operational metrics tracking.
- Manage internal IT service delivery and enforce ITIL-based processes.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Client Success, and Operations to align tech delivery with business commitments.
- Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, developers, and operations professionals.
- Own dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level reporting for development and system performance.
Who You Are
15+ years leading software development and technology operations in SaaS, fintech, or regulated industries.Deep experience with AWS, Agile delivery, CI / CD, and infrastructure automation.Proven ability to manage security and compliance frameworks .Proven ability with data models, data architecture, and analytics reporting.Adept at balancing strategic leadership with hands-on problem solving.A process-minded, collaborative leader who builds scalable systems and teams.Why Join MPX
Shape the technology operations of a growing company with national-level impact.Reports to the COO & is a member of the senior staff.Lead teams where reliability, compliance, and innovation intersect daily.Enjoy a culture that blends Maine authenticity with enterprise-class ambition .