Director of Information Technology

Corona

**Director of IT (Enterprise Level) -- Onsite** HireDirectNow is proud to partner exclusively on this confidential search for a high-impact **Director of IT** at a growing, premium brand-focused sales, marketing, and distribution company in Southern California. This is a hands-on strategic leadership role with full P\&L responsibility for technology and a clear growth path. As the enterprise technology leader reporting, you will drive IT strategy, AI program maturity, ERP modernization, infrastructure, cybersecurity, governance, and digital transformation in a dynamic sales and distribution environment with multiple distribution centers and in-house logistics. **Key Priorities \& Impact (First 6--12 Months):** * Mature and scale the AI program --- advancing literacy, automation, Co-Pilot initiatives, citizen development, and responsible governance into measurable enterprise value. * Lead ERP modernization as the flagship initiative, building on completed third-party current-state analysis toward future-state design, cloud optimization, and operational excellence. * Strengthen foundational IT capabilities: governance, steering committees, PMO discipline, ITSM/SOPs, business continuity, and disaster recovery. * Optimize team performance and structure, elevate IT's strategic partnership across the business, and improve perception through strong execution and cross-functional collaboration. **Ideal Candidate Profile:** * **Leadership Style:** Proven hands-on technology executive with strong presence --- disciplined in budget, governance, and results while providing supportive coaching. Holds teams accountable, navigates team dynamics, breaks down business silos, and drives change adoption at the right pace. * **Strategic \& Technical Expertise:** Deep experience developing enterprise roadmaps, leading AI strategy/governance, and executing large-scale ERP modernizations. Technical depth to evaluate solutions, challenge recommendations, and guide architecture decisions. Sales, distribution, logistics, and inventory systems experience highly preferred. * **Experience:** 10 years progressive enterprise IT leadership with full budget responsibility (\~$M's OPEX/CAPEX scale ideal). Track record delivering measurable business outcomes in mid-sized, growing organizations. Bachelor's degree required; Master's or relevant certifications (IT, AI, cybersecurity, PMP) preferred. * **Personal Attributes:** Strategic thinker with execution discipline, high emotional intelligence, collaborative yet performance-driven, visionary yet pragmatic, and aligned with a family-oriented, high-standards culture. **What We Offer:** * Competitive total compensation package for a Director-level role * Opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact on a growth-oriented organization with strong brand heritage and ambitious expansion plans. * Onsite This is a confidential search. If you are a results-oriented IT leader ready to elevate technology as a true business multiplier, we encourage you to apply or reach out directly. **About HireDirectNow:** We are a Southern California-based contingent staffing and executive search firm (pay only on success) combining AI-powered sourcing with 20 years of heart-and-soul recruiting expertise. We focus on high-quality, long-term fits. **Apply** via LinkedIn or better yet, message me confidentially to discuss your background and the opportunity.