Director of IT POST NUMBER: 80977

Vaco is currently working with one of our top clients for an IT Director role based in Charlotte, NC. This is a full time placement role so the candidate must be W2 with no sponsorship. Local Charlotte, NC candidates are highly preferred as this role is hybrid on-site. Please apply directly to the posting for more information or to be considered for the role. Leads IT strategy and delivery for a growing, family-owned company, balancing day-to-day operations with high-visibility projects including a next-generation platform build and technology modernization efforts, while developing a small team and partnering directly with executive leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES Own day-to-day IT operations and uptime, help desk/ticketing, company-wide cell phone program, security cameras, infrastructure and networking Own new location rollouts and system integrations; legacy data quality is a known dependency Direct ERP support and act as subject matter expert for point-of-sale technology Build and maintain the annual IT budget and multi-year plan Develop, mentor, and manage a team of 5 (one manager-level), with a real expectation to grow their careers Success measured by: projects on time and on budget, business objectives supported, positive feedback from senior leadership and business owners QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field 5 years managing teams 10 years managing a major information processing function Multi-location retail experience with point-of-sale systems Strong communicator, not a fit for an introverted, heads-down profile Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.