Director of Information Technology

Crane Engineering is a family-oriented Midwest and East coast based company, with locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. As a result of our growth, we have a need for a Director of Information Technology. 

We are seeking a hands-on Director of Information Technology with a proven track record in managing Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) IT integration while balancing multiple complex projects. This role requires a strategic leader with strong technical expertise, a teaching mindset, and the ability to guide technical teams through rapid changes and growth.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership & M&A Integration 
  • Lead IT strategy and execution for M&A technology integration, ensuring smooth transitions of applications, systems, and infrastructure. 
  • Manage IT due diligence, risk assessment, and post-merger technology consolidation efforts.
  • Align IT initiatives with business objectives to maximize operational efficiency. 
• Technical Oversight & System Integrations 
  • Oversee multi-tenant M365 management and consolidation, ensuring security and efficiency. 
  • Administer SQL databases, ensuring performance optimization and security best practices. 
  • Support Infor SX and Sage 300 ERP systems, ensuring data accuracy and business process alignment. 
  • Provide basic Power BI support, enabling data visualization and reporting improvements.
  • Manage Azure cloud infrastructure, optimizing cost and performance. 
  • Ensure smooth integration of disparate applications, facilitating seamless business operations. 
•  Hands-On IT Operations & Project Management
  • Oversee IT co-location management, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery preparedness. 
  • Manage vendor contracts, negotiating terms to align with business needs and budget. 
  • Lead and execute multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company goals. 
  • Troubleshoot technical issues while maintaining a critical-thinking approach under pressure.
• Leadership & Team Development 
  • Lead a team of technical professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. 
  • Provide mentorship and training, developing technical skills and leadership capabilities within the team. 
  • Maintain good organizational discipline, ensuring documentation and processes are well-defined and scalable. 
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• Proven experience in IT integrations related to M&A. 
• Expertise in M365 administration and multi-tenant management. 
• Proficiency in SQL database administration. 
• Knowledge of Infor SX and Sage 300 ERP systems. 
• Experience with Azure cloud services. 
• Basic understanding of Power BI for reporting and analytics. 
• Hands-on experience with co-location infrastructure management.
• Ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts. 
• Strong critical thinking skills under pressure. 
• Ability to teach and mentor technical teams effectively.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments preferred. 
• Background in cybersecurity best practices preferred. 
• Familiarity with IT compliance and regulatory frameworks preferred. 
• Experience implementing IT governance frameworks preferred.

We Are Winning When

Our expectations are that team members demonstrate our Core Values.

• Integrity & Respect – Work with the highest ethical standards, interact openly and directly, honor our commitments and value diversity of styles, roles and perspectives.
• Teamwork – Actively collaborate with others to solve problems and create opportunities. Devote ourselves to the team’s and others’ success.
• Customer Focus – Make customers the starting point for everything we do. Understanding what they want and expect from us will enable us to earn their loyalty.
• Excellence & Innovation – Continuously elevate our expertise and knowledge to strengthen our competitive advantage; and always look for ways to apply breakthrough ideas.
• Passion & Energy – Bring passion and energy to our work so that we are “energy givers”, enabling us to own and pursue objectives in spite of obstacles and adversity.
• Fun! – Enjoy what we do and have fun with each other – celebrate a job well done… “25% more fun”.

Benefits and Team Member Perks

• Ability to thrive in a culture that values growth, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Receive recognition for creating a meaningful impact on the organization’s success.
• Work-life balance; generous paid time off program; ability to participate in Flexible Workplace arrangement 
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• 401k with generous company match
• Intuitive health and wellness program that rewards participation
• Community involvement and volunteering opportunities
• Career advancement through our Career Tracker program

Join Crane Engineering not just in your career, but in the lives of those you work with every day. Apply today and help us inspire innovation, deliver excellence, and achieve success together at: https://www.craneengineering.net/careers

Crane Engineering is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Crane Engineering also participates in E-Verify to verify identity and employment eligibility.