Director, Information Technology

Must be on-site in Baton Rouge

Overview

We’re looking for a senior IT leader to own the enterprise technology strategy across ERP, eCommerce, business applications, and infrastructure/operations. You’ll lead established teams, manage a portfolio of initiatives, and drive modernization including cloud transformation, integration strategy, governance, and security/compliance.

Key responsibilities

Define and own enterprise technology strategy across ERP, eCommerce, applications, and infrastructure/operations Lead and develop multi-disciplinary IT teams (applications, ERP, infrastructure/ops) Oversee full lifecycle ownership of ERP systems, eCommerce platforms, and supporting applications Lead major project delivery end-to-end (scope, resources, schedule, design, build, deployment) Ensure reliability, performance, scalability, and service delivery outcomes Own integration strategy and delivery (ERP integrations, EDI, external platforms/APIs) Establish IT governance, standards, security practices, and operating cadence Partner with business leaders as the primary liaison between business and IT Manage vendors/partners, contracts, and technology budgets Support audit/compliance requests and maintain IT General Controls alignment Define KPIs for service delivery and system performance; report progress and outcomes Stay current on emerging technologies and identify practical modernization opportunities

Required qualifications

10+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership roles Strong enterprise architecture understanding across ERP, eCommerce, applications, and infrastructure ERP leadership experience; Dynamics 365 Business Central strongly preferred (or comparable ERP) Experience supporting eCommerce platforms and complex integrations Cloud platform expertise (Azure and/or AWS), infrastructure, and security fundamentals Strong SDLC and delivery methodology knowledge (Agile/Waterfall/hybrid) Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive execution across priorities Vendor management and budget ownership experience Excellent communication skills with executive-level stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field required Master’s degree preferred