Explore Director of IT jobs for experienced technology leaders ready to shape strategy, guide teams, and keep critical systems secure and reliable. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including leadership roles across IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and digital transformation.
A Director of IT leads the planning and delivery of an organization’s technology services. Responsibilities commonly include setting IT priorities, managing budgets and vendors, overseeing infrastructure and business systems, strengthening security and resilience, and partnering with executives and department leaders. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve hiring and developing teams, managing cloud initiatives, and ensuring technology investments support business goals.
Employers often seek a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, a record of leading IT teams, and expertise in areas such as infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, information security, and enterprise systems. Strong candidates combine technical judgment with budget management, communication, vendor negotiation, project delivery, and the ability to translate business needs into practical technology plans. Relevant certifications may be valued, depending on the role and industry.
Compensation varies with location, company size, industry, scope of responsibility, and experience. Director-level IT roles featured on Ladders pay $100,000 or more, with some positions offering higher compensation based on leadership scope and specialized expertise. Career paths may lead to Vice President of IT, Chief Information Officer, or other senior technology executive positions.
Browse Director of IT openings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation. Use Ladders to discover vetted professional jobs and identify opportunities that match your technology leadership experience and career goals.
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Director Underwriting - Remote
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Transform your career by leading underwriting teams, driving pricing strategies, and ensuring financial performance. Collaborate across departments to influence business growth and deliver sustainable...
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Drive the acquisition and usability of clinical data to enhance healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze data gaps, implement integrations, and optimize processes, ensuring timel...
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Engage with customers and partners, driving sales success through relationship building, strategic planning, and market insight. Leverage your expertise in account management to consistently surpass s...
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Director, Provider Network Operations
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Transform the future of healthcare provider networks by leading operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance provider relations and data management ac...
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Manager - HEDIS Informatics and Business Intelligence
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Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging technology and data to enhance information systems, support clinical workflows, and drive data-driven insights for improved service delivery and decision-ma...
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Associate Director / Senior Managing Consultant - Financial Services Operations & Technology
$150K - $250K *
Transform financial services by leading complex banking operations and technology projects. Collaborate with clients to enhance performance, drive innovation, and shape a new practice within a dynamic...
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Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights. Drive comprehensive analytics projects from scoping to delivery, while enhancing your skills in a dynamic remote environment...
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Transform product initiatives by driving the Product Development Lifecycle, ensuring clarity and momentum across functions while empowering teams to focus on their expertise and decisions...
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Lead large-scale automation projects, guiding teams through all phases with a focus on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial management in a collaborative environment...
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Lead enterprise architecture strategy across Oracle CX, ERP, HCM, and SCM Cloud. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable solutions, ensuring alignment with business capabilities and technolo...
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Systems Engineer III Cloud - Data Center
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Transform complex cloud and data center solutions by leading implementations, ensuring technical readiness, and delivering exceptional customer support throughout the project lifecycle. Drive innovati...
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Program Manager - Healthcare Transformation
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Lead the charge in managing strategic healthcare programs, enhancing integrated delivery systems through innovative project solutions and stakeholder engagement while mentoring junior analysts and ove...
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Transform healthcare sales by leading strategic initiatives across major US health systems. Drive results through consultative selling, tailored business cases, and robust consensus building with C-su...
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Lead a talented design team to shape the user experience across multiple platforms. Define interaction patterns, elevate design standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innova...
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Champion operational excellence in digital platforms, ensuring stability and scalability while driving customer success through effective program management and cross-functional collaboration...
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Practice Lead, Cloud and Data Center
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Lead and manage the Cloud & Data Center team, ensuring successful project execution and operational excellence while mentoring engineers and driving technical standards across cloud and virtualization...
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Drive the growth of our partner channel by leading recruitment and strategy for ISVs, VARs, and ISOs in the payments landscape. Collaborate across teams to enhance partner relationships and expand rev...
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Champion the evolution of our Degree Progress product by leading a technical team to integrate advanced algorithms, ensuring reliability and scalability while delivering trusted outcomes for students...
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Director, Project Controls, Project & Development Services (Data Centers)
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Drive strategic planning and scheduling for large-scale capital programs, focusing on data center delivery. Lead teams, establish best practices, and influence stakeholders to ensure successful projec...
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Lead the charge in driving client growth and retention by orchestrating cross-functional teams, enhancing client relationships, and executing strategic account plans to achieve revenue goals and ensur...
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Optimize real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and enhance systems using diverse programming and design to...
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Transform your career by engineering innovative automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and drive real-time information systems from t...
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What does a Director of IT do?
A Director of IT oversees an organization’s technology services and strategy. The role can include leading IT teams, managing budgets and vendors, maintaining infrastructure and enterprise systems, improving cybersecurity, and aligning technology initiatives with business priorities.
What qualifications are needed for Director of IT jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for substantial IT leadership experience, strong technical knowledge, and a track record managing teams, budgets, and projects. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is often requested; certifications may be helpful for certain specialties.
How much do Directors of IT earn?
Pay varies by location, industry, organization size, experience, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including Director of IT opportunities.
What roles can follow a Director of IT position?
Experienced Directors of IT may progress to roles such as Vice President of IT, Chief Information Officer, or other senior technology leadership positions, depending on their experience and organization.
Where can I find Director of IT jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Director of IT listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.