Director of IT

Evergreen Healthcare Partners•Wisconsin, WI

7d•$140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of IT leads Evergreen’s technology function, including infrastructure, systems, data, AI, security, and IT governance. This role is responsible for setting IT direction and ensuring Evergreen’s technology environment is secure, reliable, scalable, and able to support business priorities and growth. The Director of IT works closely with business leaders to guide priorities, support decision-making, and balance tradeoffs across speed, cost, and risk. This role also leads the IT team, including service delivery through the Manager of IT, and requires prior experience leading enterprise IT strategy, operations, and cross-functional technology initiatives. The person in this role actively contributes to our culture of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and supported. Success in this role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change, and support company growth. Trusted relationships across Evergreen and with partners are essential, along with professionalism, and a collaborative mindset that reflects Evergreen’s values (Care Personally, Extend Grace, Be Responsive, Take Ownership, Be Transparent, Innovate).

Requirements

8+ years of progressive IT leadership, enterprise technology, or digital operations experience
Experience leading, developing, and scaling high-performing teams
Proven experience leading IT functions across infrastructure, systems, vendors, and security
Experience defining and executing IT strategy and roadmaps aligned to business priorities
Strong ability to balance tradeoffs across cost, risk, speed, and scalability
Experience managing vendors, contracts, and technology spend
Working knowledge of cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management frameworks
Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise architecture, data governance, and scaling technology environments
Experience with Microsoft ecosystem (M365, Azure, identity & access management)
Experience with AI, automation, and digital technologies that improve business performance

Responsibilities

IT operations, infrastructure & change management — ensure reliable, secure, and scalable technology operations while balancing system stability with delivery of enhancements and changes
Enterprise architecture, systems & data strategy — define standards for systems, integrations, and data governance to support scalable, maintainable solutions
Business-aligned IT roadmap & prioritization — translate business needs into IT priorities and sequence work based on impact, urgency, and risk
Vendor strategy & technology spend — own vendor selection, contracts, performance, and cost optimization to maximize business value
Cybersecurity, risk & compliance — define and oversee Evergreen’s security posture, governance practices, and risk management approach
Leadership & people management — lead, coach, and develop the team while driving alignment, accountability, and a values-based team culture
Set clear direction and ensure alignment on goals and priorities.
Maintain alignment through consistent communication and obstacle removal.
Establish expectations and drive accountability for performance and results.
Foster a culture of care through trust, empathy, recognition, and support.
Coach and develop team members through goal-setting and actionable feedback.
Manage team capacity and reinforce alignment with Evergreen’s values.
Define and oversee the IT operating model, ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and scalable
Balance system stability with delivery of enhancements and new capabilities
Monitor performance and ensure risks are identified, escalated, and resolved
Establish architecture principles for system selection, integration, and data governance
Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned to long-term business needs
Lead system lifecycle decisions, including modernization, consolidation, and retirement
Translate business priorities into a clear IT roadmap and delivery plan
Evaluate tradeoffs across speed, cost, and risk with business leaders
Prioritize initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and operational readiness
Define vendor strategy, including build vs. buy decisions and partner selection
Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure performance, accountability, and value
Optimize technology spend while maintaining service quality and scalability
Define and oversee cybersecurity strategy, risk posture, and incident readiness
Ensure governance, policies, and controls meet security and compliance requirements
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks