STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced
IT Director
to support a growing manufacturing organization in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin . This senior leadership role owns both enterprise software delivery and IT infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and built to support long term growth.
This position is designed for a leader who operates comfortably at the intersection of strategy, execution, and accountability. You will translate business strategy into executable technology roadmaps, lead cross functional teams, modernize platforms, and reduce complexity across the enterprise.
Job Summary The IT Director is responsible for enterprise applications, data platforms, infrastructure, and cybersecurity operations. This role leads complex, cross functional programs while establishing governance, operational discipline, and accountability aligned to business outcomes.
IT Strategy & Leadership
Build and execute a multi year IT strategy aligned to GPC's growth, operational scale, and manufacturing footprint
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology enablement, system scalability, cybersecurity risk, and digital transformation
Establish IT governance, prioritization frameworks, and decision rights across software and infrastructure
Define IT KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadence tied to business outcomes
Program Management & Delivery
Own the enterprise IT portfolio, managing multiple concurrent programs and interdependencies
Apply strong program and project management discipline to roadmaps, timelines, budgets, resourcing, and risk management
Drive predictable delivery of initiatives across ERP, systems integrations, infrastructure upgrades, security, and data platforms
Standardize SDLC, change management, and release practices
Applications, Data & Enterprise Systems
Oversee enterprise applications including ERP, CRM, finance, HR, manufacturing, supply chain, and reporting systems
Lead systems integration, data architecture, and automation initiatives
Reduce technical debt while improving system performance, usability, and reliability
IT Infrastructure, Security & Operations
Direct IT infrastructure operations including networks, servers, cloud platforms, endpoints, backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity
Ensure system availability, business continuity, and incident response readiness
Establish security standards, access controls, and compliance practices appropriate for a manufacturing environment
Required Skills & Qualifications
Ability to adopt and adapt to the GPC culture
10 plus years of progressive IT experience with at least 5 years in a senior IT leadership role
Strong background in ERP ecosystems, systems integration, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture
Proven people leader with experience managing both application teams and IT infrastructure operations, including teams of 20 or more
Exceptional program management capability across complex, cross functional portfolios
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operationally complex environments strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and drive organizational change
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required
Master's degree preferred
PMP, SAFe, ITIL, or similar certifications preferred
About STS Technical Services STS Technical Services is a leading provider of workforce management solutions for the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. We partner with some of the most respected companies in the world to deliver skilled professionals who keep critical operations moving forward.
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IT Director
to support a growing manufacturing organization in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin . This senior leadership role owns both enterprise software delivery and IT infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and built to support long term growth.
This position is designed for a leader who operates comfortably at the intersection of strategy, execution, and accountability. You will translate business strategy into executable technology roadmaps, lead cross functional teams, modernize platforms, and reduce complexity across the enterprise.
Job Summary The IT Director is responsible for enterprise applications, data platforms, infrastructure, and cybersecurity operations. This role leads complex, cross functional programs while establishing governance, operational discipline, and accountability aligned to business outcomes.
IT Strategy & Leadership
Build and execute a multi year IT strategy aligned to GPC's growth, operational scale, and manufacturing footprint
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology enablement, system scalability, cybersecurity risk, and digital transformation
Establish IT governance, prioritization frameworks, and decision rights across software and infrastructure
Define IT KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadence tied to business outcomes
Program Management & Delivery
Own the enterprise IT portfolio, managing multiple concurrent programs and interdependencies
Apply strong program and project management discipline to roadmaps, timelines, budgets, resourcing, and risk management
Drive predictable delivery of initiatives across ERP, systems integrations, infrastructure upgrades, security, and data platforms
Standardize SDLC, change management, and release practices
Applications, Data & Enterprise Systems
Oversee enterprise applications including ERP, CRM, finance, HR, manufacturing, supply chain, and reporting systems
Lead systems integration, data architecture, and automation initiatives
Reduce technical debt while improving system performance, usability, and reliability
IT Infrastructure, Security & Operations
Direct IT infrastructure operations including networks, servers, cloud platforms, endpoints, backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity
Ensure system availability, business continuity, and incident response readiness
Establish security standards, access controls, and compliance practices appropriate for a manufacturing environment
Required Skills & Qualifications
Ability to adopt and adapt to the GPC culture
10 plus years of progressive IT experience with at least 5 years in a senior IT leadership role
Strong background in ERP ecosystems, systems integration, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture
Proven people leader with experience managing both application teams and IT infrastructure operations, including teams of 20 or more
Exceptional program management capability across complex, cross functional portfolios
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operationally complex environments strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and drive organizational change
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required
Master's degree preferred
PMP, SAFe, ITIL, or similar certifications preferred
About STS Technical Services STS Technical Services is a leading provider of workforce management solutions for the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. We partner with some of the most respected companies in the world to deliver skilled professionals who keep critical operations moving forward.
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