Director, Information Technology

• Leading sports, media, and entertainment company.

• Overseeing infrastructure, service desk, and AI initiatives.

About Our Client

• This opportunity is with a well-established, leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform.

Job Description

• Develop and implement the organization's IT strategy in alignment with business goals.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability.
• Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals to achieve departmental objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize services and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and data security standards.
• Identify and implement innovative technologies to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company-wide technology initiatives.
• Monitor and manage the IT budget effectively.
• Ensure AI capabilities are thoughtfully integrated into every initiative-enhancing automation, decision-making, and user productivity. Identify practical use cases, govern responsible adoption, and partner with stakeholders to operationalize AI in ways that deliver measurable business value.
• IT infrastructure strategy, digital transformation, systems maintenance.
• Organization development and management, budget management, people development and management.
• Deep understanding of the fashion apparel industry and operation
• Participates in all hardware and software evaluations and maintains vendor contracts.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant A successful Director, Information Technology should have:

• A strong background in IT systems, infrastructure, and project management.
• Proven leadership skills to manage a diverse team effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to implement innovative solutions.
• Experience in the Media & Agency industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and data security best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• At least 8 - 10 years of professional experience in organization management and global project management
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, computer science or related field
• Experience with global scale IT infrastructure project management
• Stakeholder management
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from $175,000 to $210,000 annually.
• Opportunities to work in the innovative Media & Entertainment industry.
• A chance to lead a dynamic and forward-thinking technology team.
• Potential for professional growth and development within a large organization.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Director, Information Technology, we encourage you to apply today!