Director of IT

Conexus

• $150K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in IT leadership roles, particularly in manufacturing
  • Aerospace industry experience is strongly preferred
  • Proven track record in IT strategy and transformation
  • Expertise across multiple IT domains: infrastructure, applications, data, and cybersecurity
  • Hands-on leader with strong business acumen
  • Experience in team building and managing technology partners

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Modernize and upgrade existing IT infrastructure and applications
  • Enhance data warehouse capabilities, reporting, and analytics
  • Implement robust cybersecurity measures and technology controls
  • Oversee vendor and consultant evaluations and management
  • Drive operational efficiencies and improve ROI
  • Grow and develop the IT organization over time

Benefits

  • Opportunity for strategic leadership in a growing organization
  • Hands-on role that allows for direct impact on IT and business alignment
  • Flexibility in on-site work arrangements
  • Potential to build and shape the IT team and strategy
  • Access to modern technologies and methodologies in the aerospace sector
Full Job Description
Director of IT | Manufacturing / Aerospace | Los Angeles Area

I'm currently working on a Director of IT search for a growing manufacturing organization in the aerospace space.

This is a true build-and-transform opportunity for an IT leader who can be both strategic and hands-on. The company has technology resources in place today but is looking for someone to take ownership of the IT strategy, roadmap, priorities, and execution.

The role will focus on:
• Building and executing an IT strategy aligned with business goals
• Modernizing infrastructure, applications, data, and business systems
• Improving the data warehouse, reporting, analytics, and automation
• Strengthening cybersecurity and technology controls
• Evaluating and managing vendors and consultants
• Driving efficiency, ROI, and operational improvements
• Building out the IT organization over time

Ideal background:
• Manufacturing IT experience required; aerospace strongly preferred
• Strong IT strategy and transformation experience
• Comfortable across infrastructure, applications, data, and cybersecurity
• Hands-on leadership style with strong business acumen
• Experience building teams and managing technology partners

?? Los Angeles area | Primarily onsite, with some flexibility

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