Director of Information Technology (Glendale)

Job Title: Director of Information Technology (IT)

Location: On Site 5 Days a week in Glendale, AZ

Position Overview

3Z Brands has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic Director of IT to lead technology operations supporting both manufacturing environments and a corporate team of 300+ professionals.

This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable IT systems across production facilities and office functions, while aligning technology initiatives with business goals.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of hands-on infrastructure expertise, leadership capability, and experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

IT Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the company’s IT strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing IT team (help desk, infrastructure, applications).
• Partner with executive leadership to drive digital transformation and operational efficiency.

Manufacturing Systems Support

• Oversee IT systems supporting manufacturing operations (e.g., ERP and shop floor systems).
• Ensure high availability and performance of plant systems to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to optimize production through technology.

Corporate IT Operations

• Manage IT services for 300+ corporate users across multiple departments across US.
• Oversee end-user support, network infrastructure, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
• Ensure seamless onboarding/offboarding and user productivity tools.

Infrastructure & Security

• Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure including networks, servers, storage, and cloud environments.
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies, risk management, and compliance standards.
• Ensure business continuity through disaster recovery and backup strategies.

Vendor & Budget Management

• Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and consultants.
• Develop and manage IT budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and ROI.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and systems.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Establish IT policies, procedures, and best practices (ITIL or similar frameworks).
• Monitor system performance and KPIs; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field., or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.
• Proven ability to manage teams and complex IT operations.

Preferred

• Experience with Cisco Meraki Networks, Cisco Firewalls
• Familiarity with production automation systems.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure.
• Microsoft Entra, Defender, Sentinel, Purview.
• Experience managing windows servers in data centers.
• ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or similar certifications.
• Managing large fleet of desktops, laptops, printers, POS, tablets.
• Solid experience with cyerbsecurity tools and processes.
• Experience with IT controls and SOX processes.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business alignment
• Leadership and team development
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Operational excellence and execution

• High system uptime across manufacturing and corporate environments
• Strong user satisfaction and efficient IT support operations
• Secure, compliant, and scalable IT infrastructure
• Effective alignment between IT initiatives and business growth
• Considerable experience with Vendor Management.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 3Z Brands conducts a pre-employment drug test and background search upon hire.