Senior Director, IT

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Trellis Ware, launched in 2000, is a worldwide leader in advanced wireless communication technologies. We are seeking an on‑site Senior Director, IT who will shape and execute a technology strategy that enables the company to achieve its business objectives, comply with defense industry requirements such as CMMC 2.0 and NIST 800‑171, and drive innovation across infrastructure, applications, and security.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Information Systems strategy aligned with company business goals.
• Assess current infrastructure, applications, and operations to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
• Champion initiatives that deliver measurable ROI, long‑term value, and scalable growth.
• Distill complex Information Systems topics into clear, relevant updates for senior leadership.
• Translate technical language into business terms to drive informed decision‑making.
• Build strong partnerships with internal leaders and external vendors to ensure alignment and value delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Information Systems team, providing resources and skills to meet evolving organizational needs.
• Cultivate a high‑performance culture of collaboration, professional growth, and accountability.
• Implement ongoing training and professional development programs to stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.
• Ensure seamless operation of Information Systems functions including infrastructure, application development, security, and support.
• Oversee the design, development, and enhancement of enterprise systems, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to balance delivery velocity with process rigor.
• Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements to inform strategy and execution.
• Lead the strategic expansion and alignment of IT infrastructure to support the company’s international growth.
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging new ideas and solutions.
• Continuously evaluate and refine processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability.
• Exemplify the Trellis Ware Leader Job Profile.
• Perform additional duties as requested or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field of study required.
• 15‑20 years of experience in an IT role preferred, 10 years of progressive leadership experience preferred. Defense industry experience preferred.

• Experience in analysis, implementation, and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications.
• Ability to work with all levels of customer, partner, and channel teams, including but not limited to Executive, Engineering, and Procurement.
• Sound business acumen and advocate for continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior employees in professional development and process improvement.
• Ability to evaluate performance against defined goals and effectively communicate areas of growth/improvement for direct reports.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective execution and decision making.
• Champion of change and promotes innovation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hand and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Active or recent (within 2 years) Security Clearance a plus.

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Many of Trellis Ware's positions require a security…