Director of Information Technology
Director of Information Technology
A well-established financial services organization in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an experienced Director of Information Technology to oversee and evolve the firm’s technology operations, infrastructure, security initiatives, and end-user support environment.
This individual will play a key role in aligning technology resources with organizational objectives while ensuring a secure, scalable, and highly reliable technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking, vendor management capabilities, and a service-oriented leadership approach.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for the organization’s technology infrastructure and support operations
- Develop and execute technology initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and business continuity
- Manage enterprise hardware, software, cloud services, communications platforms, and end-user technologies
- Oversee technology onboarding, offboarding, provisioning, and lifecycle management processes
- Support collaboration technologies, meeting environments, and workplace productivity solutions
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize infrastructure performance, availability, and reliability
- Lead cybersecurity initiatives, risk management efforts, and technology governance programs
- Coordinate security assessments, audits, testing initiatives, and remediation activities as required
- Maintain relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and strategic partners
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, security, and scalability
- Manage technology budgets, procurement activities, licensing, and asset management programs
- Develop policies, procedures, and best practices that support business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and technology enhancement
- Support office expansions, relocations, and other infrastructure-related projects when necessary
Education and Experience
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and technology governance
- Experience managing third-party vendors, service providers, and technology contracts
- Ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining exceptional service levels
- Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Proven leadership experience with a collaborative and hands-on management style
Additional Preferred Background
- Experience supporting multi-office or distributed work environments
- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure, collaboration platforms, and modern workplace technologies
- Exposure to compliance-driven environments and information security programs
- Experience developing long-term technology roadmaps and strategic initiatives
Core Competencies
About This Role
This is an opportunity to join a respected organization where technology serves as a critical driver of operational excellence, security, and long-term growth. The organization seeks a leader who can operate both strategically and hands-on, building a reliable and forward-looking technology function within a well-established financial services environment.
Excelon does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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