As a Director of IT reporting directly to the CIO, you will serve as a strategic individual contributor responsible for driving alignment between the IT function and key partners across Security, Talent, and other cross-functional teams. You’ll lead high-impact initiatives that require a deep understanding of enterprise infrastructure, automation, and internal service delivery. This role is a bridge between IT leadership and the broader organization — translating business needs into scalable technology solutions and advocating for IT priorities in company-wide discussions. Your work will shape how IT enables innovation, operational excellence, and employee experience at scale. Act as a strategic liaison between IT, Security, Talent, and other departments to ensure alignment on infrastructure, tools, and service delivery. Represent the IT function in cross-functional planning sessions and steer conversations around technology needs and roadmaps. Lead key automation and systems integration initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve user experience. Leverage AI and modern tooling to optimize IT workflows and enhance support capabilities. Identify opportunities for operational improvement and influence technology decisions across the company. Guide build vs. buy decisions for internal tools and architecture across multiple departments. Collaborate closely with the CIO and IT leadership team on department strategy, metrics, and prioritization of work.