Director of Information Technology

FabTech-IGM | Enclosures Unlimited · Libertyville, Illinois

FULL TIME

Job Description

General Summary:

FabTech-IGM, headquartered in Libertyville, IL, is a leading vertically integrated contract manufacturer specializing in the engineering and production of parts and assemblies for OEM customers across

Data Center & Critical Power
Industrial Automation & Controls
Clean & Renewable Energy
Public Safety & Communications

· Medical & Life Sciences

With metal fabrication, printed circuit board assembly, high-level assembly, and global supply chain sourcing all under one roof, we help customers bring products to market faster and more efficiently.

A hands-on IT leader who owns the company's technology roadmap and puts the pieces together across software, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and AI. This role defines where technology needs to go to support a scalable, growing manufacturer, then builds or contracts the team to deliver it. The position leads three in-house software developers and a four-person infrastructure and support team responsible for server health, cybersecurity, and user support. The ideal candidate combines a software development background with business judgment to align technology investment with company goals.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.

10+ years of experience in software development or IT, with 5+ years in a leadership role.

Track record of building and executing a multi-year IT roadmap.

Working knowledge of modern programming languages and development practices sufficient to direct and evaluate developers.

Proven experience managing enterprise-level IT infrastructure and teams.

Hands-on experience implementing and supporting ERP (Sage Intacct preferred) and integration with production systems.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and virtualization.

Cybersecurity framework experience and responding to third-party security questionnaires.

Demonstrated experience deploying AI or automation tools and setting governance for them.

Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Position Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

Define and execute a multi-year IT roadmap that scales with the business, covering software, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and AI.

Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

Build, buy, or contract decisions; hire or engage outside developers and vendors as needed.

Lead and manage the IT department, including vendors, developers, and support staff.

Recruit, mentor, and develop the software and infrastructure teams; build bench strength and growth paths for team leads.

Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability.

Software & Systems

Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for critical business and production systems.

Ensure development standards, code review practices, and CI/CD pipelines are in place and followed.

Ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability across platforms.

Manage cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and software tools.

Data & AI

Lead IT in the company-wide AI program and set standards for security, data access, and acceptable use.

Create and maintain an AI governance framework.

Prioritize AI use cases by business value and turn employee-built tools into supported production systems.

Build a single source of truth for company data and deliver dashboards for leadership and ownership.

Security, Controls & Operations

Implement and monitor cybersecurity protocols and compliance standards.

Maintain IT general computer controls that are audit- and lender-review ready.

Own disaster recovery and business continuity planning, with tested recovery times for business systems.

Document and standardize IT processes: incidents, requests, change management, access provisioning and removal, and asset management.

Apply lean and continuous-improvement methods to IT workflows and to the business processes IT supports.

Budget & Vendors

Control IT budgets, oversee project timelines and resource allocation, and report on expenditures.

Select and manage IT vendors.

Position Authorities

Has the authority to select and manage IT vendors within approved budget

Has the authority to approve or halt system changes

Has the authority to suspend system access during a security incident

Has the authority to stop or refuse any material of poor or suspect quality

Has the authority to stop production if an unsafe condition exists

Company	FabTech-IGM \| Enclosures Unlimited
Location	Libertyville, Illinois
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Information and communications technology service managers

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Director of Information Technology

Job Description

General Summary:FabTech-IGM, headquartered in Libertyville, IL, is a leading vertically integrated contract manufacturer specializing in the engineering and production of parts and assemblies for OEM customers across

Proven experience managing enterprise-level IT infrastructure and teams.

Manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment experience preferred.Position Responsibilities

Select and manage IT vendors.Position Authorities

General Summary:

FabTech-IGM, headquartered in Libertyville, IL, is a leading vertically integrated contract manufacturer specializing in the engineering and production of parts and assemblies for OEM customers across

Manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Position Responsibilities

Select and manage IT vendors.

Position Authorities