Head of Information Technology


Head of Information Technology
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Experience
10 +
Employee type
Full TimePosition
Department Head
Offer Salary
$ 214,000 - $ 265,000 /annually
Job Description
The Head of Information Technology at BCS Financial will drive the company's tech vision, overseeing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, software development, and data systems. This leadership role focuses on digital transformation, data governance, and cyber risk protection while ensuring IT aligns with business goals. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.
Essential Elements
- Lead enterprise IT strategy, aligning technology initiatives with BCS business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee IT operations including infrastructure, cybersecurity, help desk, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
- Manage enterprise-wide technology projects and application implementations with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
- Own cybersecurity strategy and risk management, ensuring compliance with NIST and SOC 2 Type 2 frameworks.
- Develop and enforce IT policies, security controls, and incident response procedures.
- Partner with business leaders to implement solutions that enhance customer experience, productivity, and data access.
- Manage IT vendor relationships and third-party cybersecurity risk, including SLAs and contract oversight.
- Support data governance and analytics strategy by improving architecture, reporting, and access to business intelligence tools.
- Build and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering a service-oriented, collaborative, and agile culture.
- Report regularly to executive leadership on IT performance, risks, priorities, and investments.
Requirements
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required; Master’s or MBA preferred.
- CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other information security certification preferred.
- PMP or similar project management certification a plus.
Experience
- 10+ years in IT leadership, preferably in insurance or financial services.
- Proven success leading enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business applications.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, cybersecurity frameworks, and large-scale project execution.
- Strong communicator with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
- Background in data governance, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.
Travel Required
- Up to 20% domestic travel. A hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week in our Oakbrook Terrace, IL office is required.
What we offer:
- Hybrid and remote work environments
- HSA/PPO medical plans
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA/FSA
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and Travel Insurance
- Company Discounts
- Home office and wellness reimbursement
- 401(k) w/ up to 6% company match
- Generous PTO
- 12 paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Generous employee referral program
- Professional development and development planning: tuition reimbursement, continuing education & assistance obtaining professional certifications
Skills
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