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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Director - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Lewis Center, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Custom Software, Database Storage Structures, Standard Sql, SAP (Applications), Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gisut0 ## About the Role * 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in information technology, ideally within manufacturing, distribution, or other operations-focused environments. * Demonstrated experience working with SAP platforms * Proven success leading technical teams and improving performance, accountability, and delivery across IT functions. * Hands-on leadership approach with strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to solve complex operational issues. * Experience supporting enterprise systems, infrastructure, custom applications, and workflows tied to business operations. * Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple departments. * Working knowledge of SQL and database structures is preferred., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. ## Description We are looking for an experienced IT Director to lead the technology function for a specialized manufacturing and fulfillment organization in Central Ohio. This role combines strategic oversight with day-to-day operational leadership, ensuring systems, teams, and processes effectively support the business. The ideal candidate brings a practical leadership style, strong technical judgment, and the ability to align technology priorities with company growth objectives., * Direct the overall performance of the IT department, setting priorities that support both immediate operational needs and longer-term business goals. * Lead, mentor, and hold accountable a team of technology professionals, including managers and developers, while fostering clear ownership and consistent execution. * Evaluate and strengthen infrastructure, internally built applications, and core technology processes to improve reliability and business performance. * Partner with leaders across the organization to translate operational challenges into effective technology solutions and actionable plans. * Oversee SAP-related initiatives and provide leadership for the company's enterprise systems environment. * Balance production support, system upkeep, and enhancement work with new development efforts and continuous process improvement. * Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, project delivery, and roadmap planning to ensure effective use of resources. * Identify opportunities to increase efficiency across support services and project execution through stronger processes, prioritization, and follow-through. ## Related Videos - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Product discovery techniques developers should know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1009-product-discovery-techniques-developers-should-know) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [Hiring Technical Leaders: Promote from Within or Go External?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100167-hiring-technical-leaders-promote-from-within-or-go-external) - [Analytics in the Age of Agentic AI: A tour of ClickHouse and Langfuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100240-analytics-in-the-age-of-agentic-ai-a-tour-of-clickhouse-and-langfuse) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)