7+ years of IT experience, with 3+ years in leadership roles overseeing technical projects.
Hands-on management of CRM or low-code platform architecture.
Experience with webhooks, APIs, and workflow automation integration.
Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for reporting and data processes.
Knowledge of information security practices, including identity management and incident response.
Expertise in Google Workspace administration, focusing on security and device management.
Experience in leading and developing IT teams.
Responsibilities
Set and execute the Company IT strategy, focusing on areas like AI and security.
Lead transformation of IT systems and processes across the organization.
Manage the IT project portfolio, ensuring alignment with company strategy and timely delivery.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational needs into technical solutions.
Design and enforce IT policies to enhance efficiency and security.
Develop custom solutions and maintain automation scripts and data pipelines.
Oversee core IT operations, including CRM management and software licensing.
Provide technical guidance to IT staff and contractors throughout project phases.
Benefits
100% coverage of employee premiums on select medical plans.
401(k) plan with 4% company matching after 6 months.
Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.
Generous paid time off plus 11 company holidays.
Pre-tax commuter benefits for MTA MetroCard.
Options for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Access to a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
Director of Information Technology Location: Brooklyn, NY (On-Site) | Hours: Full-time, 40 hrs/week | Status: Exempt, Salaried
About the Role
Brooklyn SolarWorks has an opportunity for a multi-faceted IT leader to join our leadership team. Reporting to the COO, the Director of IT will set the Company IT strategy, helping the Company envision and transform into its next era of digital innovation. They will lead-by-doing, working closely with teams to design and build new solutions as a hands-on practitioner. This is a high impact role for someone who can learn fast and adapt to new situations, collaborate seamlessly with peers, and communicate with maximum clarity.
What You'll Do
Set the Company IT strategy, identifying key areas for investment and evolution from AI to business intelligence to security.
Lead IT transformation-of systems, processes, and behaviors-across the company.
Set and manage the IT project portfolio, aligning and prioritizing departmental needs with the Company's overall strategy and ensuring technology deliverables are completed on time.
Lead cross-functional discovery with department stakeholders and translate operational requirements into technical specifications, prototypes, and delivered systems.
Design intelligent IT policies and processes that make the Company more efficient and secure; enforce the policies directly with teams.
Design and build integrations and custom solutions; develop and maintain automation scripts and data pipelines; evaluate and implement new platforms.
Own core IT operations: CRM architecture and administration, Google Workspace administration at the Enterprise tier, device and endpoint management, IT budget, software licensing, asset inventory, and renewals.
Provide technical direction to IT staff and external contractors, including architecture review and feedback across design, build, and testing.
What We're Looking For
Required
7+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years leading technical projects end to end.
Hands-on experience managing CRM or low-code platform architecture.
Integration experience with webhooks, APIs, and workflow automation platforms.
Scripting and automation experience (e.g. Python, JavaScript) applied to reporting, data pipelines, and recurring operational processes.
Information security practice including identity and access management, MFA, and incident response.
Google Workspace administration, including user lifecycle, security settings, access control, and device management
Leading, coaching, and developing employees.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Quickbase administration and development at scale, including role consolidation and change management across dependent automations.
Reporting and BI experience (e.g. Looker Studio), including data modeling and KPI definition with business stakeholders.
Hands-on experience evaluating and deploying AI tooling: comparing current models, building working prototypes, and judging where automation is and is not a fit.
Solar, construction, home services, or other field operations industry experience and/or B2C marketing, sales, and delivery experience.
Familiarity with privacy and data protection obligations relevant to customer PII.
Web and marketing technology: CMS administration, basic HTML/CSS/JavaScript, GTM, call tracking, server-side and conversion API tracking, and UTM attribution.
