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Zeus Fire and Security

Director, IT

Paoli, PA · On-site

About Zeus Fire and Security Zeus Fire and Security was established in 2022 to build a national ... For more information, please visit Role Overview The Director of IT will oversee and manage the ...

Zeus Fire and Security

Director, IT

Paoli, PA

About Zeus Fire and Security Zeus Fire and Security was established in 2022 to build a national ... For more information, please visit Role Overview The Director of IT will oversee and manage the ...

Zeus Fire and Security

Director, IT

Paoli, PA · On-site

About Zeus Fire and Security Zeus Fire and Security was established in 2022 to build a national ... For more information, please visit Role Overview The Director of IT will oversee and manage the ...

Hertz

Sr Dir IT Risk & Compliance

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$200K/yr

Sr. Director, Information Security is responsible for maintaining the company's corporate and cloud ... Aid in development and maintenance of Global IT Security Strategies; ensure security technology ...

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Director Information Technology

Director Information Technology

Legrand AV, Inc.

Eden Prairie, MN • Remote

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Director Information Technology
Location US
# Positions 1
Experience (Years) 10
Category Information Technology
Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Director Information Technology to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Wiremold Team. This is a remote position reporting to West Hartford, CT. Seeking an experienced Director Information Technology (Dir of IT) to lead and oversee the Wire & Cable Management and Wiring Device businesses. The position includes overseeing the development and implementation of technology initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals. This role involves managing IT applications, ensuring cybersecurity, and driving technological innovation to support business operations and growth.

What Will You Do?

    Develop and execute the IT strategy in alignment with the company's objectives, ensuring technology initiatives enhance business performance.
  • Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of an upcoming SAP S/4 implementation across the organization.
  • Oversee the maintenance and optimization of IT systems to ensure reliability and scalability.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend investments to improve efficiency, security, and scalability.
  • Lead annual IT budgeting and planning, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Oversee risk assessments, compliance initiatives, and vulnerability management.
  • Lead incident response planning and ensure disaster recovery and business continuity readiness.
  • Negotiate and manage relationships with external technology vendors and service providers.
  • Oversee the planning and execution of IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
  • Define and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Establish metrics, KPIs, and reporting to measure IT performance and value delivery.
Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Admin, or related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the manufacturing or industrial sector. Previous experience in implementing and managing SAP s/4 environment.

Skills:

  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to align programs with organizational goals and long-term vision.
  • Decision-Making: Confident in making data-driven decisions under pressure.
  • Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks proactively.
  • Budgeting & Financial Acumen: Managing program budgets and cost optimization.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Location/Travel:

  • Occasional travel as required. Up to 30% of the time.
Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices

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