Director, Information Technology

About This Role:

The Director, Information Technology leads Crexi’s IT efforts, shaping strategy, overseeing teams, and optimizing technology solutions to support the growth and success of our company. With a focus on corporate IT and security infrastructure design and management, this role ensures that technology drives business excellence and compliance.

What You’ll Do 

• Provides leadership to the IT team, setting clear goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Oversees the day-to-day management and maintenance of corporate IT infrastructure, including end-user compute, office networks, SaaS tools, and corporate identity systems.
• Ensures the availability and performance of corporate IT systems and end-user services.
• Builds, mentors, and leads a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, skill development, and accountability.
• Manages IT resources effectively and allocates them to support business priorities.
• Manages relationships with technology vendors and partners, including contract negotiations, performance evaluation, and strategic collaboration.
• Ensures vendor services align with business needs and standards.
• Oversees IT budgeting and financial planning, monitors expenses, and optimizes resource allocation.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and ensures adherence to budget constraints.
• Drives and participates in strategic IT initiatives, including corporate technology roadmaps and tooling improvements, and AI and automation adoption.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute these initiatives effectively.
• Ensures compliance with IT policies, procedures, and relevant standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO, SOC2), contributing to a strong IT governance framework.
• Evaluates and adopts AI and automation tools to improve operational efficiency, ensuring responsible and compliant use in alignment with company policy.
• Owns corporate security program, including endpoint protection, corporate identity and access management, physical security at HQ, the MSSP relationship, and security awareness and phishing programs.

Who You Are 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CIO, CISM, or similar) are preferred.
• At least 12 years of experience in senior IT roles with a focus on technology strategy and operations.
• Deep knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Mac) and basic scripting languages.
• Strong knowledge of corporate identity and SaaS platforms (e.g., Azure AD/Entra, Microsoft 365, MDM/endpoint management tools).
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of building and managing high-performing IT teams.
• Expertise in IT infrastructure management and data protection.
• In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies — including AI, machine learning, and automation tools — and trends in the commercial real estate and technology sectors is preferred.
• Experience owning or supporting SOC 2 Type II audits, including control design, evidence collection, and auditor coordination.
• Background in corporate security operations, including endpoint security, identity and access management, and security vendor oversight.

Why Crexi? 

• Rapidly growing startup with a dynamic work environment
• Flexible team structure with the ability to progress in career
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Collaborative culture and numerous team activities

The California base pay range for this position is $182,000 - $247,000 per year with eligibility for generous bonus, equity, and healthcare insurance.  The total compensation package offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience applicable to the role and within the industry, job-related skills, job level, and geographic location. Commercial Real Estate Exchange, Inc (“Crexi”) is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.