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# Director of Information Technology

- **Company:** Upstate Niagara Cooperative
- **Location:** Lancaster, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $182,000.0 - $215,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Centers, Network Administration, Office Automation, Smart Devices, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d3810f702a5e4858

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent; MBA/Master's degree preferred., * Fifteen (15) or more years of broad-based Information Technology experience.
 * Ten (10) or more years of leadership experience within an Information Technology function.
 * Experience developing innovative IT processes and procedures to support rapid organizational growth.
 * Experience leading large-scale system deployments and optimization projects across multiple business domains.

Skills

 * In-depth understanding of IT fundamentals (infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, applications, etc.).
 * Proven ability to effectively manage and develop high-performing teams..
 * Demonstrated success in translating technical challenges and concepts across various organizational levels.
 * Proven ability to influence and operate effectively in a matrix organization.
 * Strong presentation skills with the ability to address large groups and senior leadership.
 * Success in managing resources across multiple projects with varying priorities and visibility.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach

Competencies

 * Driving organizational changes to achieve strategic objectives; catalyzing new approaches to improve results; helping others overcome resistance to change.
 * Ensuring that the customer's perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, and organizational processes.
 * Gathering and comparing information from multiple sources to identify issues; committing to action after evaluating alternatives.
 * Using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and partners; fostering openness and trust.
 * Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurements to monitor progress and continuously improve.
 * Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in responsibilities or environment; exploring benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others.
 * Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning resources and processes to ensure measurable and sustainable results.
 * Maintaining a focus on overall business success; identifying opportunities within IT and the organization to improve performance.

## Description

Strategic Planning & Infrastructure

 * Develop and oversee strategic plans for technology infrastructure, information system assets, data management, and enterprise security.
 * Ensure robust protection of IT infrastructure, networks, edge devices, and data, including data breach prevention, monitoring, and cyber-attack response.

Operational Management

 * Assume full operational management responsibility for information and telecommunication technology functions and services.
 * Manage and coordinate application development/maintenance, data processing, data center infrastructure, network administration, office automation, and technical support activities.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

 * Directly supervise the IT department, including performance evaluation and outcome measurement.
 * Engage, build, and partner with the executive team, key stakeholders, and vendors to ensure alignment with current and future business objectives.

Resource Optimization

 * Optimize the IT function to meet business demands and manage the capacity of IT teams, prioritizing resource assignments.
 * Build and enhance capabilities to support data and integration strategies.

Continuous Improvement

 * Establish objectives for operations, maintenance, and enhancement of IT systems; develop continuous improvement plans for service levels.
 * Provide expertise and leadership in selecting and managing vendors to deliver cost-effective, high-efficiency solutions.
 * Create IT policies and operational procedures affecting system data, operations, and infrastructure reliability.

Other duties as required.