IT Director

Represents client's global IT function as the most senior IT leader in the region Americas, translating global IT strategy into regional execution. Ensures that global IT strategy, guidelines, and standards are embedded in the delivery of technology-enabled business outcomes according to the requirements of client's business operations in the Americas region. Advises business leaders on the strategic use of emerging technologies, including AI, to improve performance and to unlock new digital revenue streams.

Leads the region Americas IT organization and is accountable for talent development and performance management. As a member of the clients global IT leadership team plays a pivotal role in the regional organizational change management to deliver the new product-led IT operating model "Tech4Value". Responsible for the successful implementation of managed services according to the global IT outsourcing strategy, ensuring the achievement of regional efficiency and innovation targets.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Represent clients global IT in the region Americas and ensure that regional business requirements are being met in accordance with global IT strategy, guidelines, and standards, particularly in Information Security.
• Serve as the trusted IT advisor to regional executives, engaging with them on digital strategy, use of AI, technology adoption, optimizing operations, improving decision-making and developing business transformation opportunities.
• Lead the Americas IT team in adopting "Tech4Value", client's global product-led IT operating model, enabling agile, business-centric and outcome-based IT delivery.
• Drive organizational change management initiatives to enable the successful transition to managed services and outsourced operations, ensuring business continuity, adoption, and measurable value creation.
• Oversee the IT portfolio to ensure investments deliver outcomes as defined in corresponding business cases.

Key accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with global IT policies and Information Security requirements across the Americas region.
• Evaluation and aggregation of regional business demands and alignment with global business and IT leadership roles re. priority, resources and budgets.
• Implementation of the global IT outsourcing strategy in the Americas region and ongoing governance including monitoring and management of the outsourced services on a regional level based on the agreed service levels; act as executive escalation point when required.
• Ensure IT cost transparency and effective budget management by supporting IT financial planning and reporting processes.
• Develop leadership capacity within the Americas IT team and manage employee performance, ensuring readiness for future business needs and efficient IT service delivery in close cooperation with the global IT leadership team in the existing matrix organization.

Competencies & Leadership Attributes

• Strategic IT leadership : proven ability to balance global direction with regional business needs.
• Transformation leader : expertise in driving large-scale organizational change, outsourcing transitions, and cultural adoption of new IT models.
• Business-focused mindset : ability to align technology to business priorities and create measurable value.
• Innovation orientation : experience with AI, cloud, and digital platforms to enable growth and efficiency.
• Inclusive leadership : adept at leading across geographies and cultures in a matrix environment.
• Talent builder : ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven expertise with state-of-the-art IT platforms, infrastructure, cyber security, and managed services operations in a global enterprise.
• Basic AI knowledge and experience implementing AI use cases in collaboration with business leaders.
• Deep understanding of ITIL v4 practices, including service value system and guiding principles
• Familiarity with SIAM models and tooling, including service catalogs, dashboards, and integration platforms.
• Portfolio & project management processes, especially with agile approaches; Six Sigma certification desirable.
• Fluent English required, other languages advantageous.

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in global enterprises and matrix organizations.
• Strong track record in outsourcing strategy execution, managed services governance, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change management initiatives with measurable impact.
• Proven success in complex IT agile transformations, including modernization from legacy to state-of-the-art technologies.
• Experience with AI-driven digital initiatives and product-led IT models.
• Background in enterprise architecture, integration, and large-scale systems.
• International exposure required - gained through leading global teams, multi-regional projects, or direct work abroad.
• Industry experience in Rail and / or Commercial Vehicle advantageous.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or Business Administration required.
• Master's degree (MBA or related) desired.

Position Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Skills

Management skills, Product management, Administration, Agile, Project coordination, New product development, Project management, manufacturing operations, change management, vendor management, implementation, Outsourcing

• Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in the manufacturing sector is a MUST, non-negotiable, and specifically within commercial transportation being a plus.

They will need to guide an organization doing through a digitalization process taking them into the future from a technology perspective and leading the industry in innovation.

Experience navigating a fragmented workforce and bringing positive, optimistic leadership to an organization needing to right the ship.

Willingness to 5 days on-site.

• Experience Level

Expert Level

• Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Avon, Ohio.

• Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $210000.00 / yr.

Will update when shared by employer

• Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Avon,Ohio.

• Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.

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About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.