IT Director

We are seeking an experienced IT Director to join a large-scale, multi-site group of companies with operations in Türkiye and international markets.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in construction, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, or other project- and field-intensive industries, who can position Information Technology not merely as an operational support function, but as a strategic business partner that drives transformation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline,

• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in Information Technology, preferably including at least 5 years in a leadership role,

• Proven experience managing IT functions within large-scale, multi-site, and operationally complex organizations,

• Strong expertise in ERP and enterprise applications, with hands-on leadership experience in ERP transformation and/or large-scale systems integration projects,

• Strong managerial and technical understanding of infrastructure, systems, networks, data centers, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity,

• Proven track record in leading digital transformation, process automation, and enterprise technology initiatives end-to-end,

• Strong understanding of data analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and emerging technologies, with the ability to identify and develop relevant business use cases,

• Experience in information security, business continuity, disaster recovery, and technology risk management,

• Solid experience in IT budgeting, investment planning, procurement, licensing, contract, and vendor management,

• Ability to evaluate technology investments not only from a technical perspective, but also in terms of business value, efficiency, cost optimization, and return on investment,

• Strong leadership, team management, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities,

• Ability to communicate effectively at executive level and contribute to strategic decision-making from a technology perspective,

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop and lead the execution of the company’s IT and Digital Transformation Strategy in alignment with overall business objectives,

• Lead the IT organization, team, budget, technology investments, and external service providers,

• Drive the integration, standardization, and effective utilization of ERP and other enterprise applications across the organization,

• Ensure the reliability, scalability, security, and sustainability of technology infrastructure across headquarters, projects, and field operations,

• Partner closely with business functions to analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for digitalization, integration, and automation,

• Evaluate the potential business value of Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, and emerging technologies and translate relevant opportunities into actionable initiatives,

• Lead the information and cybersecurity strategy, including business continuity, disaster recovery, and technology risk management frameworks,

• Establish and continuously improve IT governance structures, policies, procedures, standards, controls, and performance indicators,

• Ensure the performance, security, and continuity of systems, networks, cloud environments, data centers, and end-user technologies,

• Evaluate and prioritize technology investments based on business value, cost, efficiency, risk, and return on investment,

• Manage technology vendors, contracts, software licenses, and service-level agreements effectively,

• Ensure that IT projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, budget, timeline, and quality objectives,

• Provide regular executive-level reporting on IT performance, technology investments, key projects, risks, and the digital transformation roadmap.