IAS is hiring a Information Technology Director. This is a key role and essential to the success of Innovative Ag Services.

Role Summary: The Director of Information Technology is a hands-on leader responsible for the design, delivery, security, and continuous improvement of the organization's technology environment. This role blends strategy with execution, ensuring reliable day-to-day IT operations while modernizing systems to support growth, data-driven decision making, and operational efficiency.

A key near-term focus of this role will be supporting the organization through a major ERP transition, followed by stabilization, optimization, and enablement of business insights once the system is live (target go-live: September 2026).

The ideal candidate is a player-coach, someone who can lead a team, partner with the business, and personally engage in technical problem-solving when needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

Technology Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute an IT roadmap aligned with business goals, growth plans, and operational priorities
• Lead technology decisions that balance reliability, security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology risks, investments, and opportunities

ERP & Core Systems

• Support ERP implementation activities through go-live and post-implementation optimization
• Own system administration, integrations, reporting, and ongoing ERP enhancements
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to improve usability, automation, and data access

IT Operations & Infrastructure

• Oversee and actively support:
  • Network and systems administration
  • Identity and access management
  • Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
  • End-user computing and support
• Optimize the current infrastructure and design solutions that scale with future growth
• Maintain a secure, resilient, and well-documented IT environment

Security & Risk Management

• Lead cybersecurity practices including access controls, firewall management, monitoring, and incident response
• Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements

Data, Reporting & Insights

• Enable the business with timely, accurate, and accessible data
• Support or implement data visualization and reporting tools
• Improve data flow across systems to support operational and financial decision-making

Automation & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive workflows using:
  • Low-code/no-code tools
  • Integrations and APIs
  • Software agents or AI-enabled solutions
• Partner with software providers to implement efficiency-enhancing tools
• Promote practical adoption of emerging technologies where they deliver real business value

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and support IT staff across all areas of operations
• Establish clear service delivery expectations, documentation, and procedures
• Develop and deliver end-user training to improve adoption and reduce friction

Financial & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage the IT budget
• Evaluate and manage vendor relationships and contracts
• Ensure technology investments deliver measurable value

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of progressive IT experience across infrastructure, systems, security, and applications
• Proven experience with ERP systems and enterprise applications
• Strong hands-on background in IT operations and system administration
• Experience managing and leading IT teams
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Experience with:
  • Data visualization and reporting tools
  • Business process automation and workflow optimization
  • AI-enabled tools or software agents in operational environments
• Experience working closely with software vendors and implementation partners
• Background in Microsoft-based environments (Active Directory, Azure/Entra, Microsoft 365)
• Networking, firewall (Cisco/Meraki), and security administration experience

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks as required
• Comfortable working in agricultural and industrial environments, including exposure to seasonal weather and outdoor conditions

Skills & Requirements Qualifications
Innovative Ag Services is built on its purpose statement: Growing Relationships to Maximize Success! We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and markets. Our 30 locations are conveniently located throughout northeast & central Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Grow with us!