Director of IT

W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future).

Director of IT (Direct Hire) - in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex! Carex is partnering with a global industrial technology and specialty vehicle manufacturing partner to find a transformational Digital Technology (DT) leader who will drive innovation, ensure the security and performance of mission-critical systems, and advance Industry 4.0 initiatives in a complex manufacturing environment. This executive role will define and execute a forward-thinking digital strategy, champion a people-first culture, and enable digital maturity through strategic deployment of technologies including MES/SCADA, IoT, AI/ML, robotics, and advanced analytics.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the strategy, performance, and human capital development for DT teams supporting secure, high-availability manufacturing systems.
• Manage uptime, functionality, and performance of digital systems that underpin the Delivery Vehicle business unit.
• Coach and develop teams through performance reviews, career planning, and leadership modeling aligned with the DT C.A.R.E. competencies.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, audit standards, and defense-grade cybersecurity protocols.
• Develop a two-year digital strategy roadmap with enterprise alignment, measurable outcomes, and transformation milestones.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with plant operations, Cybersecurity, Corporate Infrastructure, and Applications teams.
• Oversee implementation of smart factory technologies at Spartanburg and other production sites.
• Guide budgeting, ROI analysis, and IT financial practices to ensure long-term digital innovation and agility.
• Use operational KPIs and technology metrics to inform continuous improvement across digital platforms.
• Champion change management and strategic transformation across enterprise digital initiatives.
• Represent executive priorities to technical teams while advocating for business-aligned digital architecture.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience and 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven success leading large-scale digital initiatives in complex, regulated environments.
• Expertise in ITIL, COBIT, data analytics, agile methodologies, financial planning, and risk management.
• Strong communication, coaching, negotiation, and change leadership skills.
• Ability to cultivate innovation, build high-performing teams, and align technology with business goals.
• Master’s degree preferred; experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
  
  
  

Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.