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Director, IT

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States

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JR11069We are looking for a **Director, IT Business Systems,** to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.**Your Responsibilities:**The Director of Business Systems provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Business Systems department, including Engineering IT, Digital Transformation, and IT Security (Cybersecurity). This role is accountable for driving digital transformation, capability expansion, and cybersecurity initiatives that enhance operational performance, reliability, safety, and security while ensuring alignment between enterprise IT and operational environments. The Director will lead modernization of systems and architectures, and establish robust governance, cybersecurity, and lifecycle management practices to support current and future business objectives.**Salary: $131,000- $174,000***Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.***We Take Care of Our People:**Paid Time Off **I** 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Referral Program **I** Competitive Pay **I** Recognition **I** **I****Your Challenge:*** Manage activities of the internal and external teams assigned to development projects within the IT project portfolio* Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams consisting of engineers, architects, cybersecurity specialists, and system administrators* Collaborates with business management in planning of development demand and resources as solution projects are planned for and execute* Establishes standards, strategies, and procedures across the development lifecycle in the areas of systems integration and testing* Define KPIs and performance metrics for availability, security posture, and operational impact.* Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for business system failures or cybersecurity incidents* Develop and manage the operating and capital budgets* Evaluate, select, and manage the ERP vendor relationship and enterprise contract* Ensures solutions adhere to architectural and quality standards throughout the development lifecycle* Ensures solutions meet or exceed expectations of business requirements and capabilities* Lead initiatives involving Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, IIoT, advanced analytics, digital twins, and automation modernization.* Own the cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT security policies while addressing business-specific risks* Implement and maintain security frameworks and standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001)* Lead risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response planning, and disaster recovery strategies* Collaborate with IT to design secure network architectures, remote access solutions, and identity management for business system environments* Ensure regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements are met across systems* Guide the Digital Transformation roadmap and suggest improvements to current infrastructure and machine tools**What you Bring:*** Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens* Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field* 10+ years of progressive experience in Operational Technology (OT), Engineering IT, or industrial systems, including leadership roles* Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation initiatives in industrial or operational environments* Experience leading Senior Managers and working on highly confidential material* Strong understanding of industrial control systems (ICS) and architectures* Hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity principles and frameworks* Proven ability to bridge technical and business leadership* Ability to travel, approx. 5%**Who we are:**EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry.#LI-MO1*No unsolicited agency submittals please.

Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.

Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.***Compliance Statement**This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.

In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.**For US Applicants:**If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

**Our Values**

**Leadership**

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

**Customer Focus**

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

**Teamwork & Trust**

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

**Respect for People**

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

**Integrity**

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

**What We Offer Our Employees:****Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with #J-18808-Ljbffr