Director of Information Technology (Family Office/PE)

The Premiere Group is a dynamic company with a diverse portfolio of businesses. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Information Technology to lead our IT department and drive technological innovation across all of our companies. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy while managing our daily operations. This is a full-time, onsite role in Columbia, MO. 

Key Responsibilities:

• IT Strategy & Vision: Develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategy that aligns with the business goals and objectives of all companies within our ecosystem.
• Infrastructure Management: Oversee the development, maintenance, and security of our entire technology infrastructure, including all hardware, software, and networks. Ensure our systems are secure, reliable, and scalable to support our growth.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage the IT team, fostering a culture of professional growth and development.
• Hands-On Support: Leading initiatives, building and collaborating and implementing change; troubleshooting issues, handling escalations and being a fundamental working part of the day to day operations. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with all departments to identify their technology needs and provide effective solutions that enhance their operational efficiency.
• Innovation & Research: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Proactively recommend and implement innovative solutions that improve our processes and support our business goals.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Manage all vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure that service level agreements (SLAs) are met. Develop and oversee the IT budget, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in IT, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to develop and execute an IT strategy.
  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, results-oriented leader with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, network security, and data management.
• Experience managing Google workspace across multiple domains. 
• Experience managing IT teams, budgets, and vendor relationships. 
• Ability and willingness to travel as necessary to entities to onboard/manage tech/resolve issues/upgrades/integrations. 
• Experience with Slack, Rippling, Quickbooks, ServiceAutopilot, Asana
• Experience handling IT needs of multiple companies concurrently, including remote companies - across multiple domains. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage mixed Window/Mac environments