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We are looking for an experienced IT leader to guide technology strategy and execution for a rapidly expanding industrial and manufacturing organization in Clayton, Missouri. This role offers the opportunity to shape the company’s first in-house IT function, strengthen core infrastructure, and create a scalable technology environment that supports major operational growth. The ideal candidate brings both strategic perspective and a practical, hands-on approach to building reliable systems, supporting multiple sites, and aligning technology investments with business priorities.
Job Responsibility
Build and lead the organization’s internal IT capability, establishing structure, priorities, and standards to support continued expansion
Direct the evaluation, selection, implementation, and integration of core business platforms in collaboration with business leaders and external technology partners
Manage relationships with outsourced IT providers while defining a long-term plan to develop stronger internal technical capabilities
Create and execute an IT roadmap covering infrastructure, network architecture, systems reliability, and security across the business
Support the day-to-day technology needs of a growing manufacturing operation, including coordination across multiple facilities and teams
Partner with leaders across operations and other functions to ensure technology decisions advance business goals and scale effectively with growth
Develop practical IT processes and governance that improve efficiency, consistency, and operational readiness as the organization expands
Provide hands-on leadership for technical issues, system improvements, and implementation efforts while planning for future-state technology needs
Requirements
At least 7 years of experience in information technology leadership, with a strong record of increasing responsibility
Demonstrated success building, formalizing, or leading an IT function within a manufacturing, industrial, or similarly operations-driven environment
Strong expertise in infrastructure, networking, systems integration, and core enterprise technology support
Experience leading enterprise system evaluation and implementation initiatives, including coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders
Ability to balance strategic planning with direct execution in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
Proficiency with technologies such as Active Directory, backup solutions, Cisco-based environments, computer hardware, and configuration management
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Experience supporting multi-site operations or rapidly scaling facilities is strongly preferred
Nice to have
Experience supporting multi-site operations or rapidly scaling facilities