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.
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SUMMARY: The Director of Information Technology Operations leads the engineering, Administration, and Support Infrastructure teams in developing and implementing the strategic long-term goals, policies and procedures for the network, server, endpoint, and support initiatives throughout the entire organization. This covers all TKG operating companies including but not limited to TKG, NEP, KSE, IFP, KAGR, RWG, RWCB and residential locations.
This position is responsible for the Technology Infrastructure and Operations Management at the main offices of the company and will have primary responsibility for policy and procedure for Security, Compliance, and Technology Services across the organization.
This position is also responsible for managing and integrating multiple Information Technology sub-functions on behalf of multiple disciplines. The qualified candidate must have the ability to multi-task and have exemplary follow-through on all projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and evaluate current technology solutions and plan, design, and coordinate a multi-year roadmap for all technology and support activities.
- Provide a scalable and secure infrastructure vision and strategy including both the use of cloud and on-premise technologies to support and/or enhance strategic business initiatives.
- Manage the Information Technology Infrastructure teams’ staff.
- Support of diverse operating environments inclusive of Stadium/Event Management, Manufacturing and Mill environments.
- Work directly with the IT leadership team to identify, recommend, implement, and maintain appropriate technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.
- Mentor IT professionals to establish career paths and goals.
- Ensure operational reliability and stability of IT services using industry standard and best practice procedures.
- Ensure the alignment and integration of Information Technology with the overall vision, mission, and values of the enterprise.
- Manage within approved budget and prepare those aspects of the budget to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the enterprise environment.
- Deliver IT services and maintain oversight of service level agreements with vendors, suppliers and partners.
- Optimize cost of services through a mix of internal and external sources.
- Effectively support customer-facing Managed Services and cloud-based offerings as required.
- Define, monitor and communicate to management appropriate IT metrics.
- Align IT risk management with enterprise-wide risk management.
- Special projects and assignments as business dictates
- Maintain System Documentation and Defined Best Practices
- Responsible for the creation, maintenance and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by Confidentiality and Privacy Standards see Mass Regulations on Personal Identity Regulations and HIPAA.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- End User Experience Senior Manager Senior Manager
- Network Operations Senior Manager
- Systems Administration Senior Manager
- Information Security Senior Manager
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years overall experience with 7+ years of progressive leadership experience.
- Associate degree required, bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience with process improvement and inventory control.
- Solid understanding of how to build scalable IT environments
- Experience building, implementing, cultivating and managing high performance IT teams, fostering a progressive culture.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays based on business needs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Fast paced office environment based in Foxoboro
- On-call availability
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- None
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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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.
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