Director, IT Systems

Harbinger Motors Inc.•Garden Grove, CA

About The Position

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation. Job Overview: The Head of IT will be responsible for the overall strategy, development, and operation of the company's information technology infrastructure, systems, and security. This is a critical leadership role that requires a hands-on strategic thinker who can ensure our IT architecture supports rapid growth, manufacturing efficiency (Industry 4.0), and the complex data needs of an EV ecosystem (e.g., telematics, charging infrastructure, supply chain).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Head of IT, IT Director).
Proven experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or high-growth technology company is essential. EV experience is a significant plus.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, compliance, and risk management.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for a non-technical audience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with greenfield IT infrastructure build-out or scaling IT operations for a company moving from prototype to mass production.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or ITIL.
Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) as they relate to IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

IT Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive, scalable IT roadmap that aligns with the company's business goals, including manufacturing scale-up, product launches, and geographical expansion.
Serve as the key technology leader and strategic advisor to the executive team, providing expertise on emerging technologies and potential competitive advantages.
Manage the annual IT budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and maximizing ROI on technology investments.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of security, service, and innovation.
Infrastructure & Security
Manage and maintain the entire IT infrastructure, including cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure), data centers, networks, and end-user hardware/software.
Establish and enforce a robust cybersecurity framework (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) to protect corporate IP, customer data, and mission-critical manufacturing systems from internal and external threats.
Develop and manage comprehensive Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans.
Data, Telematics, and Vehicle Support
Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to support the data pipeline for vehicle telematics, charging network data, and fleet management systems.
Establish secure and efficient data warehousing/lake solutions to enable business intelligence, analytics, and operational insights across all departments.