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Director of Information Technology

POSTED 05-19-2025

Williamsville, NY

Wendel is seeking a Director of Information Technology responsible for leading the strategy, operations, financial management, and staff development for the Information Technology department in support of Wendel business objectives. This position oversees the implementation and maintenance of all Wendel technology solutions, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, project management, and quality management. This position is also responsible for support of new technology initiatives, ensuring compliance with software licensing, industry security standards, and industry best practices. The Director of Information Technology is an actively engaged and collaborative role with company leadership, key stakeholders, all disciplines and multiple office locations to define technology solutions that enhance the efficiency, security, and innovation of all Wendel teams.

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Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • 10-15 years of experience in an IT leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, regulatory compliance framework, cybersecurity, cloud computing, enterprise applications, and databases.
  • Extensive experience in cybersecurity frameworks, threat analysis, and risk mitigation.
  • Proven experience in IT program and project management, including planning, execution, and stakeholder communication.
  • Strong business acumen, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to build consensus, facilitate cooperation, commitment, and be results oriented.
  • Ability to foster an environment of collaboration, trust and team spirit.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, PMP, ITIL, or Six Sigma are a plus.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.

 

Salary range

$140,000 – $180,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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