IT Director
ABOUT ONE
To transition away from fossil fuels, the world needs innovative and affordable technology. That’s why Our Next Energy (ONE) is accelerating the world’s progress toward net zero emissions and electrification by doubling the range of electric vehicles, prioritizing safety and building a sustainable U.S. supply chain.
Founded in 2020, ONE designs and manufactures energy storage solutions for vehicles, renewables and the grid that use safe, sustainable LFP chemistry based on abundant iron. ONE is headquartered in Novi, Michigan with offices in Fremont, CA.
ONE is looking for a wide variety of innovators to help us engineer, test, improve, manufacture and market our technology. Join the #ONETeam today and be part of Forbes #3 “Best Startups to Work For” in 2023.
ONE team members are transforming the energy storage industry worldwide. The future will arrive faster if we build it together. Visit www.one.ai/careers for more information.
Job Summary
The IT Director manages all IT activities in the organization; implements and maintains the policies and goals for the IT department to support the company's overall goals. The IT Director ensures information systems options and plans necessary upgrades; oversees the internal IT support function; conducts research and recommends the selection of IT equipment, applications and supplies. The IT Director develops, monitors and maintains the department fiscal budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Cybersecurity & IT Governance
Develop and implement a robust cybersecurity and compliance strategy, including adopting ISO 90001, IATF 16949, TI-SAX.
Oversee network segmentation, zero-trust architecture, and secure remote access in OT/IT environments. Lead incident response and disaster recovery planning, including regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Business Systems
Lead the maintenance, and optimization of ERP solutions (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management).
Ensure seamless integration between ERP, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), and supply chain platforms.
Oversee EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) systems to ensure seamless data exchange with suppliers and customers.
Develop and maintain data governance, reporting, and business intelligence (Power BI, Tableau, or Snowflake).
- Factory & Industrial Automation
Support Industry 4.0 initiatives by integrating IoT, SCADA, and edge computing technologies.
Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation, predictive maintenance, and smart manufacturing.
- Infrastructure & IT Operations
Lead cloud migration and hybrid IT strategies, leveraging AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Manage enterprise-wide networking, including Cisco and Palo Alto.
Ensure high availability of IT systems, including virtualization (Nutanix, VMware, Hyper-V), storage solutions (NetApp, Dell EMC), and identity solutions (EntraID, Active Directory).
- Leadership & Team Management
Build and mentor a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Develop and manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and project roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
Partner with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with strategic goals.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
10+ years of IT leadership experience, with a focus on manufacturing, industrial automation and cybersecurity.
Strong knowledge of ERP platforms (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle) and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Experience with industrial cybersecurity tools (Claroty, Dragos, Nozomi).
Experience with EDI systems in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in cloud computing, virtualization, and network infrastructure.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, PMP or ITIL are a plus.
Hands on experience with OT security, SCADA, and IIoT technologies.