IT Director Jobs

IT Director jobs are open across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, government, and technology, at every level from senior manager to VP of IT, with specializations in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles234+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNew York University
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type73% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Tenneco
IT Director
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Tenneco
New 11h ago
IT Director
Tenneco
Northville, Michigan
IT Support & Systems Administration
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
IT Support
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Baptist Health System KY & IN
IT Director
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Baptist Health System KY & IN
Added 4d ago
IT Director
Baptist Health System KY & IN
Louisville, Kentucky
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Business Operations
IT Support
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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University Of Washington
IT Director
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University Of Washington
Added 6d ago
IT Director
University Of Washington
Seattle, Washington
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
IT Support
Compliance & Risk
$101k - $164k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Xylem
IT Director
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Xylem
Added 1w ago
IT Director
Xylem
Charlotte, North Carolina
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
IT Support & Systems Administration
Project Management
Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Western Alliance Bank
Senior IT Director, Cyber - Security Engineering
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Western Alliance Bank
Added 2w ago
Senior IT Director, Cyber - Security Engineering
Western Alliance Bank
Phoenix, Arizona
Cybersecurity
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
Project Management
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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IT Director Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • New York University
    New York University6
  • Alvarez & Marsal
    Alvarez & Marsal5
  • Conexess
    Conexess5
  • Five9
    Five95
  • Honeywell
    Honeywell4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software49
  • Healthcare & Medical Services29
  • Education27
  • Consulting & Professional Services18
  • Manufacturing16

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in IT director jobs.

  • 10 or more years of progressive IT experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated ability to manage IT budgets and align technology investments with business goals
  • Experience with enterprise infrastructure including cloud platforms, networking, and security
  • Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills across hardware, software, and services
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
  • Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CISSP, or cloud provider credentials preferred

Tips for Your IT Director Job Search

Quantify infrastructure scope on your resume

IT directors are evaluated on scale. Replace vague claims with specifics: number of endpoints managed, size of IT budget overseen, and headcount of teams you've led. Hiring managers use these numbers to gauge whether your experience matches their environment.

Highlight vendor and contract management experience

Many it director postings require owning vendor relationships and SLA negotiations. Call out specific vendors you've managed, contract values where relevant, and how you've driven cost reductions or service improvements through those relationships.

Filter openings by industry vertical first

IT director responsibilities differ significantly between healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services. Targeting roles in industries where you've already operated shortens your time to interview and strengthens your positioning against generalist candidates.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists it director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a strategic IT roadmap example for interviews

IT director interviews consistently include scenarios around multi-year technology planning. Walk in with a concrete example of a roadmap you built, the business problem it addressed, how you secured buy-in, and the measurable outcome it delivered.

Negotiate beyond base salary in your offer conversation

IT director offers frequently include levers beyond base pay: technology training budgets, conference allowances, remote flexibility, and equity or bonus structures. Know which of these matter most to you before the conversation starts so you can prioritize clearly.

IT Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most it directors?

The companies hiring the most it directors right now include New York University, Alvarez & Marsal, and Conexess, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Healthcare systems, financial institutions, and large manufacturers are consistently among the highest-volume hirers for this role.

How many it director jobs are remote?

About 27% of it director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies by industry and company size. Roles focused on cybersecurity strategy, enterprise architecture, and IT governance tend to offer more remote flexibility than positions requiring hands-on oversight of physical infrastructure or data center operations.

How do you become an it director?

Most it directors start in technical roles such as systems administrator, network engineer, or software developer, then move into team lead or IT manager positions where they gain budget and personnel responsibility. Building cross-functional project experience, earning certifications in areas like ITIL or cloud platforms, and demonstrating business impact through technology decisions are the clearest paths to the director level.

How do you get hired as an it director with limited leadership experience?

Candidates with strong technical depth but limited formal management experience can strengthen their candidacy by highlighting informal leadership: project oversight, vendor coordination, mentoring junior staff, or leading cross-departmental initiatives. Targeting smaller organizations or mid-market companies, where the it director role is often more hands-on and the competition pool narrower, also improves your odds significantly.

What does the it director interview process look like?

Most it director processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership style and strategic thinking, and at least one panel interview with business stakeholders or C-suite leaders. A technical or case-based presentation is common at mid-to-large organizations, where candidates are asked to outline a technology roadmap or respond to a realistic infrastructure or security scenario.

Where can I find and apply to it director jobs?

You can find and apply to it director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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