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Director of IT

Open Date 1/7/2026

Shift -not applicable-

Category Information Technology

Division Forkardt Hardinge

Location Elmira, NY

Remote Position Y/N

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Description

Job Title:Director of Information Technology (Infrastructure-Led | CIO Track)

Department:Information TechnologyLocation:Forkardt Hardinge - Elmira, NY (Hybrid / Onsite Leadership Role)Employment Type:Full-Time | Exempt

Executive Opportunity Overview

Forkardt Hardinge is seeking a senior IT leader to own and modernize our global technology infrastructure while shaping the long-term IT strategy of a growing, international manufacturing organization. This is an infrastructure-first leadership role with enterprise-wide accountability for system reliability, cybersecurity, scalability, and operational excellence.

This position is well-suited for a Director of IT or CIO-level leader who thrives in hands-on environments, values stability and impact, and wants direct influence over global IT operations, mergers and acquisitions, and technology standardization.

With operations in the U.S., Germany, and India, this role offers meaningful scope, executive visibility, and the opportunity to build a resilient IT foundation that supports growth.

What You Will Lead

Core Infrastructure & Operations (Primary Focus)

Own and lead all aspects of global IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud environments, endpoints, and core systems

Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security across multiple international sites

Establish infrastructure standards, architectures, and lifecycle roadmaps

Oversee system administration, user support, and IT service delivery

Cybersecurity & Risk Management (Critical Secondary Focus)

Lead the organization's cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and incident response programs

Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards (GDPR and other applicable regulations)

Strengthen business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience planning

Enterprise Systems & Integration

Oversee ERP, CRM, and collaboration platforms (JD Edwards or similar ERP experience preferred)

Lead IT due diligence and systems integration for mergers and acquisitions

Drive system standardization and optimization across newly acquired entities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

Partner with executive leadership to align IT strategy with business objectives

Translate business needs into scalable, secure technology solutions

Manage IT budgets, vendors, contracts, and service-level agreements

Establish KPIs, performance metrics, and ROI tracking for IT initiatives

People Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a global IT team

Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration

What This Role Is - and Is Not

This role is:

Infrastructure-led and operationally hands-on

Strategic with real execution authority

Visible at the executive level

Global in scope

This role is not:

Primarily an HRIS or analytics position

A helpdesk-only or purely application-focused role

A narrow cybersecurity specialist position

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred)

10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial environments

Deep experience leading IT infrastructure, networking, systems architecture, and operations

Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and risk management

Proven success supporting or leading M&A IT integration

ERP experience (JD Edwards or similar strongly preferred)

Experience working with international teams and multi-site operations

Strong executive communication, decision-making, and leadership skills

CIOs or senior IT Directors seeking an infrastructure-driven leadership role are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000 annually (commensurate with experience)Bonus Eligibility: Performance-based

Benefits Include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Why Forkardt Hardinge

This role offers the opportunity to own the IT foundation of a global manufacturing business, influence strategic growth initiatives, and lead meaningful transformation without excessive bureaucracy. For the right leader, this is a high-impact role with long-term runway.

About the Organization Forkardt Hardinge WorkholdingFor over a century, Forkardt & Hardinge have been at the forefront of precision workholding solutions. Our legacy of excellence continues to set the industry standard, ensuring that your machining operations are as efficient and accurate as possible. We help you achieve the tightest tolerances and the highest quality parts that stand up to the rigors of your toughest machining tasks. Whether you need collets, chucks, rotary tables, or custom workholding solutions, our Workholding offers a comprehensive range of products to meet your specific needs. Our industry-leading innovation is driven by our research and development to bring you the latest advancements in workholding technology that is trusted by small and large machining professionals worldwide.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.