IT Director Jobs in Massachusetts

IT Director jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the Northeast, with demand concentrated in healthcare systems, life sciences, financial services, and higher education and openings at every level from first-time director to senior vice president of technology. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester are the primary hiring metros, anchored by institutions like Mass General Brigham, Liberty Mutual, and MIT, which maintain large, established IT leadership functions. The most in-demand specialties are cybersecurity leadership, cloud infrastructure strategy, and healthcare IT governance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

Find IT Director Jobs

Overview

Open roles18
Top employerVeralto
Top cityCambridge, MA
Cities hiring11
Work type83% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

Showing 5 of 18+ IT Director jobs

Director of IT Operations
We won't show you this job again
Added 2d ago
Director of IT Operations
The Kraft Group
Foxborough, Massachusetts
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$176k - $202k/yr
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Director, IT Sourcing
We won't show you this job again
Added 5d ago
Director, IT Sourcing
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Newton, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
$122k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Associate Director, IT Commercial and Medical Affairs Applications
We won't show you this job again
Added 2w ago
Associate Director, IT Commercial and Medical Affairs Applications
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$183k - $200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business

Have you applied for this role?

Director, RDU IT - Business Partner, Global Medical Affairs IT
We won't show you this job again
Added 2w ago
Director, RDU IT - Business Partner, Global Medical Affairs IT
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$153k - $230k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Director, RDU IT - Business Partner, Global Medical Affairs IT
We won't show you this job again
Added 2w ago
Director, RDU IT - Business Partner, Global Medical Affairs IT
AstraZeneca
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$153k - $230k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

See All 18 IT Director Jobs in Massachusetts

Find roles in Massachusetts that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find IT Director Jobs

IT Director Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cambridge
4 jobs
Boston
3 jobs
Waltham
2 jobs
Watertown
2 jobs
Newton
1 job
Woburn
1 job
Webster
1 job
Plymouth
1 job
Burlington
1 job

IT Director Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

Veralto1 open role
Veracode1 open role
Replimune1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in IT director jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field required
  • Ten or more years of progressive IT experience including direct leadership of technology teams
  • Demonstrated experience managing enterprise infrastructure, security, or application portfolios
  • Proficiency with IT governance frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, or ISO 27001
  • Experience leading technology strategy and aligning IT roadmaps with business objectives
  • Strong vendor management and budget oversight experience in complex organizational environments

IT Director Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a it director in Massachusetts?

Most it directors in Massachusetts reach the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology and progressive leadership experience. There is no state-issued license required to work as an it director in Massachusetts. Employers, particularly in healthcare and financial services, increasingly expect candidates to hold credentials such as PMP, CISSP, or ITIL Foundation, and hiring committees often look for a history of managing enterprise-scale IT environments at Massachusetts institutions before considering a candidate for the director level.

How much do IT directors make in Massachusetts?

IT directors in Massachusetts earn a median of about $214,960 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $134,390 for the lowest 10% to over $308,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire it directors in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring it directors in Massachusetts right now include Veralto, Veracode, and Replimune, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's density of major hospital networks, asset management firms, and research universities means it director roles appear across a broad range of established organizations with large, permanent technology functions.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most it director jobs?

Cambridge, Boston, and Waltham account for the most it director openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive the highest volume given the concentration of healthcare systems, financial institutions, and universities headquartered there, while Worcester's growing medical and biotech sector has expanded IT leadership hiring beyond the Greater Boston corridor in recent years.

Are there remote it director jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than many leadership roles, since it directors often oversee distributed teams and cloud-based infrastructure that does not require a daily on-site presence. About 83% of it director openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote arrangements are more common in technology and financial services than in healthcare. The portions of the role focused on vendor negotiations, strategic planning, and team leadership tend to be most compatible with remote work.

How can I get hired as a it director in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is moving into a it director role from a senior IT manager or infrastructure lead position at a Massachusetts employer, rather than applying for director roles directly from individual contributor work. Large Massachusetts health systems and universities regularly post IT manager openings that serve as direct pipelines to director-level roles. Earning a credential such as PMP or ITIL Foundation and building experience overseeing project budgets or vendor contracts strengthens a candidacy considerably for institutions like UMass or Partners HealthCare affiliates.

Where can I find and apply to it director jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to it director jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the employer.

See All 18 IT Director Jobs in Massachusetts

Find roles in Massachusetts that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find IT Director Jobs