A privately owned Minnesota-based organization is launching its first internal IT leadership function and is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of IT to help modernize the business and establish its technology roadmap. With approximately $500M in revenue, ~200 employees and three locations across the Midwest and South, the company has significant resources, continued expansion plans and a long-standing reputation for stability. The organization is actively investing in equipment, facilities and people—and now wants technology to become a strategic advantage. This is not a traditional “keep the lights on” IT role. The successful leader will: • Partner with an established outsourced IT provider while bringing internal technology leadership to the business • Lead an upcoming ERP modernization • Evaluate and implement AI, automation and business software opportunities • Strengthen cybersecurity practices and technology governance • Assess infrastructure, servers, communications and hardware • Identify opportunities to improve CRM, manufacturing equipment and operational systems • Serve as a trusted technology advisor to operations and executive leadership Ideal background: 7+ years of progressive IT experience, strong infrastructure/software knowledge, cybersecurity awareness, business systems/ERP experience and demonstrated success implementing technology improvements. *** Must be local to Minnesota and no sponsorship available ***