IT leadershipAI adoptionglobal IT operationssecurity complianceenterprise SaaSidentity managementdevice managementLLMsgenerative AIprompt engineeringdigital transformationIT strategyautomationzero-trustITILSOC 2ISO 27001GDPRSOX
Key details
Salary
Not specified
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Director
Years experience
10+
Location
Menlo Park, United States
Full job description
Senior Director, IT responsible for global IT strategy, operations, and employee technology experience across Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Lead IT managers and engineers managing end-user computing, collaboration, and corporate infrastructure. Partner with Security, Workplace, People, and Finance to align IT with business and security priorities. Develop IT and AI adoption strategies including tooling, pilot programs, and organizational rollout. Oversee global IT operations, service management, SLAs, and support for key hubs and remote employees. Manage corporate IT infrastructure including networks, SaaS platforms, and device fleet with focus on standardization, automation, and security. Implement IT security policies and support compliance efforts (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOX). Lead IT incident response and collaborate on security incidents. Manage and grow global IT team, clarify roles, provide coaching, and manage budget. Lead IT change management for company-wide rollouts and partner on employee enablement and training. Requires 12+ years IT experience with 5+ years in global IT leadership, deep knowledge of SaaS, identity management, device management, security compliance, and AI/ML tools. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees and certifications preferred.
What you'll do
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Champion responsible AI integration and collaborate on training and competency development
Lead global IT operations across Americas, EMEA, and APAC, overseeing regional IT managers and support teams
Own IT service catalog and service management processes (incident, request, problem, change management)
Establish and manage SLAs and KPIs for responsiveness, reliability, and employee satisfaction
Oversee help desk, endpoint management, collaboration tools, identity and access management, office IT, and AV support
Own architecture and operations of corporate IT infrastructure including networks, Wi-Fi, VPN, device fleet, and core SaaS platforms
Drive standardization, automation, and lifecycle management for hardware, software, and configurations
Partner with Security and Engineering on zero-trust, identity-first, and secure-by-default configurations
Implement and enforce IT security policies, device management standards, and access controls
Support audit, risk, and compliance efforts (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOX) through IT controls and documentation
Lead IT incident response and collaborate on security incidents and preventive actions
Manage and grow global IT organization, clarify roles and career paths, provide coaching and development
Own IT budget planning and spend management balancing quality, scalability, cost, and AI investments
Lead IT aspects of company-wide rollouts including new tools, device programs, office expansions, security initiatives, and AI adoption
Partner with Workplace, People, and L&D to create guides, training, and communications for tool and AI usage
Act as trusted partner to leaders and employees to improve effectiveness through technology and AI integration
Requirements
12+ years of progressive IT experience
5+ years leading global IT teams in a high-growth, technology-driven company
Experience leading end-user computing, collaboration platforms, and office IT/AV at scale across multiple regions
Deep understanding of enterprise SaaS ecosystems, identity and access management, device management (e.g., MDM), and network infrastructure
Experience operating in a security-first environment, partnering with CISO/GRC teams and supporting compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOX
Proven ability to build and lead distributed teams across multiple time zones
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with executives and cross-functional partners
Track record of driving operational excellence, automation, and process maturity in IT service delivery
Hands-on experience with AI/ML tools, platforms, or infrastructure; familiarity with LLMs, generative AI, prompt engineering, or AI integration in enterprise settings is a strong plus
Experience developing governance, security, and adoption strategies for emerging technologies
Experience serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on IT and digital strategy
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree and/or certifications (e.g., ITIL, CISCP, CISM) are a plus
Tech stack
Google WorkspaceMicrosoft 365OktaZoomGoogle MeetSlackticketing systemsasset managementMDMLLMsgenerative AIprompt engineeringAI/ML tools
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (U.S.-based employees)401(k) plan with company matchShort-term and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceWell-being benefits and perksUp to 12 scheduled paid holidays per calendar year (U.S.-based employees)One Thrive Day off per quarterFlexible Time Off (FTO)Potential eligibility for bonus and equity awards based on performance
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