Director of Information Technology

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Job Title: Director of IT

Location: Houston, TX – Local Candidates Preferred

Travel: Up to 40% to Regional Sites and Facilities

Position Overview

East 57th Street Partners has been engaged by a leading player in the energy sector to identify a Director of IT who will lead the modernization and strategic transformation of the company’s technology infrastructure. Headquartered in Houston, this high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and scale enterprise-wide IT operations across a multi-site organization operating throughout the Gulf Coast and beyond.

This role is ideal for a Houston-based technology leader with experience supporting industrial or energy-focused operations, and a track record of aligning IT strategy with business growth, enhancing cybersecurity posture, and optimizing distributed IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scalable enterprise IT roadmap aligned with operational and strategic goals, with a focus on infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, cloud migration, and data integrity.
• Lead all IT functions , including network architecture, application management, cybersecurity protocols, support services, and systems administration across multiple sites.
• Oversee project delivery for enterprise applications, ERP upgrades, field communications, and security systems – ensuring execution on time, on budget, and with measurable business value.
• Manage the IT budget , ensuring cost optimization while driving investments in systems that enable growth, resiliency, and compliance.
• Build and lead a high-performing IT team with an emphasis on accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Partner with executive leadership to identify and deploy new technology that supports operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and scalable growth.
• Lead vendor selection and contract negotiation , maintaining strong partnerships to deliver on SLAs and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree and/or certifications (CISSP, PMP, CISM, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior role with direct accountability for enterprise systems and cybersecurity.
• Prior experience in energy, utilities, industrial services, or manufacturing environments highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead IT initiatives in dynamic, multi-site organizations—ideally with field-based or plant-level operations.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, security, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), and ERP systems.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams.
• Must be based in the Houston metro area and willing to travel up to 40% to field locations and operational sites.

Why Join

• Executive compensation package with base, bonus, and long-term incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Opportunity to lead strategic technology initiatives within a growth-focused energy company
• High visibility role with executive leadership and future advancement potential

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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