Director of IT Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of IT Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Director of IT Salary and Career Outlook

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.

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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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application performance through expert Dynatrace monitoring. Collaborate with IT professionals to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$87K - $162K *

Lead and execute complex Oracle EBS upgrades from planning to delivery, ensuring alignment across teams. Manage scope, budgets, and risks within enterprise environments to drive successful project out...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in creating a robust HR operation that supports compliance and enhances employee experience while collaborating with leadership and managing a diverse workforce across multiple states...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$207K - $311K *

Shape the future of our global GTM strategy by leading capacity planning, territory design, and incentive structures, driving growth and operational excellence across Sales and Customer Success framew...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $245K *

Pioneer data-driven engineering for our Autonomy Data Flywheel initiative, overseeing the entire lifecycle to enhance AI-driven operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $218K *

Optimize federal agency programs by leading strategic initiatives that enhance relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and driving advocacy efforts across mu...

Washington Metro, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Champion web performance through hands-on management, optimizing egnyte.com. Lead cross-functional projects and collaboration, turning business needs into high-impact web solutions using analytics and...

Mountain View, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Accelerate growth by transforming our partner ecosystem into a proactive engine for new customer acquisition and revenue growth. Lead channel strategy, leveraging executive relationships to drive meas...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$244K - $366K *

Transform technology leadership by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity, and fostering innovation across a decentralized organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technolo...

Toronto, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at a leading Customer Success team, driving renewal outcomes and enhancing team effectiveness through innovative engagement strategies and AI-driven solutions for a diverse portfol...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $225K *

Join a team that drives B2B marketing excellence, shaping global strategies, optimizing brand equity, and enhancing revenue growth across tech solutions. Seek a visionary leader to elevate our marketi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by driving business development initiatives, identifying opportunities with sponsors and CROs, and promoting CTSdatabase's services to enhance growth and profitabil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Join our team to drive the technical direction of our Internal Developer Platform, enhancing workflows and tooling for engineering teams. You'll lead multi-quarter strategies, ensuring reliable delive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading mechanical system upgrades in data centers. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success, manage risks, and optimize processes while ensuring alignment wit...

Oregon City, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of federal technology by driving enterprise sales within strategic System Integrator accounts, fostering relationships, and leading complex sales cycles from identification to closure...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $231K *

Join our IT team to lead the strategy and delivery of Payroll and Time & Attendance technology. Drive improvements in workforce management and ensure seamless integration across global operations whil...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $154K *

Lead the charge in managing complex customer escalations, driving rapid resolutions and systemic improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and customer experiences while ensuri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive strategic growth by managing key accounts, building executive relationships, and leading complex deals. Shape multi-year strategies and collaborate with a virtual team to deliver impa...

Waltham, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision and execution for computer vision platforms, leading research and engineering teams to deliver scalable visual intelligence solutions while fostering a culture of innovation...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to lead large-scale technology programs, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence. Drive innovation, manage budgets, and foster collaboration across business units t...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Lead initiatives to detect and prevent emerging fraud risks, converting data insights into proactive strategies. Collaborate across multiple teams to enhance monitoring tools and capabilities, ensurin...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enabling a high-performing delivery team within a technical ecosystem. Drive agile practices, ensure effective sprint management, and facilitate collaboration among engineering, arc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering and securing infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop robust solutions that protect sensi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$152K - $283K *

Lead the development of high-quality, compliant data engineering practices that enhance enterprise data governance and accelerate data-driven decision-making for improved patient outcomes across the o...

East Hanover, NJRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $111K *

Drive impact by analyzing ITSM platform requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to develop solutions, and supporting the ITCR process, ensuring efficient delivery of enterprise IT customer suppo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of IT do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.

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    Browse Director of IT listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.