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# Director, IT Infrastructure & Operations

- **Company:** Fellowes Brands
- **Location:** Itasca, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $190,000 - $210,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Software, Citrix Systems, Remote Access Technology, Server Virtualization, Wide Area Networks, Xen Servers, Computer Network Operations, Guidewire PolicyCenter, Information Technology, Data Management, Cisco
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_6e01ee5e0ad8550044656fe8ddecb9cf

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field
 * Master's degree in technology or business (preferred)
 * Minimum 10 years related experience comprised of both management experience and hands-on technical experience in most of the following services and technologies:
 + WAN/LAN networks (Cisco)
 + Storage/SAN (Pure)
 + Remote connectivity (Citrix/Xen)
 + Microsoft Technologies (E.g.: AD, Azure, Office 365)
 + Data centers (private, cloud and hybrid)
 + VOIP/Telephone communications
 + Physical and Virtual servers
 + Disaster recovery
 + Cloud technologies
 * Extensive experience leading infrastructure delivery teams inclusive of scope, scheduling, budgeting and project planning
 * Experience supporting a global environment in a management role
 * Initiative and the ability to work independently
 * A visionary, pro-active leadership style with exceptional detail orientation and a drive to exceed expectations
 * Excellent problem-solving abilities with a passion for excellence
 * Strong customer relationship and customer service skills
 * Experience working with third party vendors, negotiating contracts and oversight of vendor resources
 * The ability to work effectively under aggressive timelines and high-pressure situations
 * Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills
 * Significant practical experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, utilizing appropriate processes and tools and delivering results

## Description

Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed., * Provide leadership in planning and directing multiple departments and managers overseeing different IT functions including IT Project Management, Master Data team, Database Admin team computer operations and production support, systems administration, network operations, PC/desktop support and customer service

 * You will manage communications amongst team members, business members and other stakeholders in a clear, concise and consistent manner
 * Develop/Refine the team's ways of working processes that can address work planning, resource allocation, prioritization and communications
 * Act as front-line contact with others in the organization, ensuring key competencies such as full issue resolution and communications, among other things, are being addressed fully and to completion
 * Verify, modify and design architectures of new and existing infrastructures for robustness, cost effective development and business growth
 * Implement structured processes, security policies and procedures, hardware and software health monitoring, backup and recovery systems, and ensure full DR within our environment and compliance in our security measures.
 * Assist management in the selection, evaluation, negotiation and management of 3rd party services and vendors