It director - north america

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Mailhot Industries, a leader in the manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders, is now part of the WIN (Wipro Infrastructure Engineering) division of the Wipro Group, a rapidly growing global business unit.

We are currently seeking an IT Director for our Wipro Hydraulics North America division. We are looking for a strategic, engaging, and solution‑oriented leader capable of managing multisite environments, stabilizing critical systems, and driving the evolution of technological operations with efficiency and vision.

The IT Director will lead all IT teams and initiatives for Wipro Hydraulics locations across North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico). This position reports directly to the Global IT Head for Wipro Hydraulics and acts as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, ensuring that operations, projects, and IT support are aligned with organizational goals and business needs.

The role includes managing both dedicated and shared IT resources, overseeing service providers, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize technology adoption and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all IT initiatives for the Hydraulics divisions across North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico
• Strategically engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into IT solutions
• Manage and develop IT teams and resources to ensure optimal performance and alignment with business goals
• Oversee outsourced service providers, ensuring service quality and compliance with contracts
• Lead IT operations, including account creation, hardware setup, software support, and technical troubleshooting
• Champion technology adoption, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with global IT teams, including MS Exchange support in India, to ensure seamless integration and communication
• Maintain and optimize IT infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability
• Monitor and manage IT budgets, sourcing, and procurement for all locations
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Own regional cybersecurity resilience, including incident response and remediation, supported by Enterprise IT
• Ensure reliable plant IT infrastructure, shop floor systems, and connectivity, coordinating closely with Enterprise IT Team.