Interim Executive Director

Interim Executive DirectorSYSTEMTEC is seeking an Interim Executive Director for a on-site opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. The Candidate will provide executive leadership for a large enterprise technology organization during a critical period of organizational transformation, driving operational stability, cultural improvement, and strategic change. The Candidate will evaluate organizational effectiveness, implement sustainable leadership and governance practices, and prepare the department for a successful transition to permanent executive leadership.Required Qualifications of the Interim Executive Director:Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.Bachelor's degree and eight (8) or more years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, training, and experience.At least three (3) years of executive leadership experience overseeing large, complex technology organizations.At least three (3) years of experience leading enterprise organizational transformation and change management initiatives.Proven experience driving organizational restructuring and culture improvement efforts.Demonstrated success managing managers and professional staff while fostering accountability and high performance.Strong background in strategic planning, operational leadership, and organizational performance management.Experience managing budgets, allocating resources, and establishing measurable departmental objectives.Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making skills.Ability to lead organizational change while maintaining continuity of critical business operations.Preferred Skills/Experience of the Interim Executive Director:Experience leading organizational turnaround or stabilization initiatives.Experience rebuilding organizational culture during periods of significant change.Knowledge of governance frameworks and operational maturity models.Enterprise IT strategy and technology leadership experience.Familiarity with network infrastructure, enterprise operations, project management, and change management.Experience supporting audit, compliance, and risk management initiatives.Experience working with executive leadership and senior organizational stakeholders.Experience mentoring future leaders and developing succession plans.Responsibilities of the Interim Executive Director:Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for departmental operations and organizational initiatives.Lead organizational transformation efforts to improve culture, accountability, operational performance, and service delivery.Evaluate organizational structure, staffing, and processes, implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Supervise leadership staff, manage performance, and partner with Human Resources on employee relations and workforce planning.Collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders to align departmental priorities with organizational goals.Develop transition documentation, governance practices, and succession plans to support long-term organizational success.Work Location: Fully onsite in Columbia, South Carolina.Compensation / Benefits: Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means a competitive salary + paid OT, PTO, holidays, health, dental, disability, and life coverage, 401K, tuition reimbursement and more ***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***