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 $182000 - $247000 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.

What We Do

Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO and a transparent time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities maximize exposure and close with speed and confidence. With over $1 trillion in transactions facilitated 8.6 billion square feet leased and a growing community of more than 2 million monthly active users Crexi offers tailored tech-driven tools that empower CRE professionals to succeed —on their terms.

Why Work With Us

At Crexi we live and breathe values of collaboration transparency and growth. Everyone has a voice and is encouraged to use it. We seek to foster an environment where every employee has the ability to make a difference in our product and company. We care about our team and see our people as the fabric that enables our organization to thrive.

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