Senior IT Director

TAT Technologies (TAT) is a fast-growing profitable provider of aerospace thermal management power and actuation products and repair services. TAT is a strategic global partner to leading players in the aerospace industry and specializes in providing innovative commercial defense OEM and repair/overhaul solutions. Our experience flexibility and commitment to meeting customers requirements have positioned us to be a trusted partner to some of the worlds leading aircraft manufacturers OEMs airlines MROs air forces and defense organizations. TAT employs more than 600 employees worldwide with facilities in the US and Israel.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading Aerospace manufacturer in a critical role. The Senior IT Director is responsible for overseeing the technology strategy and operations of the organization across 4 sites. This role includes managing IT infrastructure ensuring data security and leading a team of IT professionals to support the organizations goals.

This role sits on-site in Charlotte NC 4 days a week with 1 remote day.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior IT Director will work closely with senior leadership to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

• Must currently be located in Charlotte NC.
• Develop and manage the IT strategy budget and roadmap ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources vendors and IT outsourcing partners while delivering strategic initiatives and projects on time and on budget.
• Establish and actively communicate a clear technology vision roadmaps and goals that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance on emerging technologies industry trends and competitive landscapes to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Provide financial leadership in building the IT budget and controlling actual versus projected operating expenses.
• Lead and build a diverse team of IT support staff to foster a service-oriented culture.
• Leverage technology for process optimization cost savings and supporting revenue growth.
• Collaborate with outsourced vendors to Implement and oversee robust cybersecurity measures to protect the companys digital assets data network and systems from internal and external threats.
• Establish a comprehensive risk management framework and associated policies ensuring periodic monitoring and compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Establish and ensure IT compliance with business continuity disaster recovery and data backup and retention policies.
• Lead collaboration with business units to identify technology needs prioritize projects and ensure seamless integration of IT solutions into business processes.
• Establish pro-active governance across the IT roadmap major initiatives and ongoing operations.
• Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction with IT through facilitation of project management and timely communications.
• Define KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of daily operations and technology initiatives provide regular updates to the executive team.
• Analyze data and insights to drive continuous improvement in technology operations.
• Manage IT teams across multiple sites to ensure roadmap and day to day alignment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Management Information Systems (MIS) Computer Science Engineering or a similar field. MS or MBA is a plus.
• At least 10 years of experience in IT leadership.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 platform and licensing.
• Experience streamlining operations across multiple ERP and data management systems.
• Knowledge of defense contractor compliance requirements and processes preferred (GCC High CMMC DFARS ITAR etc.)
• Expertise in implementing and managing enterprise-level IT systems cloud platforms and data analytics environments.
• Proficient with enterprise-wide data management including data analytics business intelligence database administration data integrations and data warehousing.
• Expertise with enterprise architecture system integration and software package/application development methodologies.
• Knowledge of networks end user computing and help desk processes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and frameworks threat assessment / detection incident response and risk mitigation strategies.

TAT Technologies is dedicated to providing an inclusive fun and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical Dental Vision Life 401K with company matching STD LTD accidental coverages EAP and more.

Equal Employment Opportunities TAT Technologies is committed to maintaining a supportive healthy and productive work environment free from discrimination harassment or bullying and complying with all legislative requirements. This includes equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran.

Required Experience:

Director