Director, IT Systems
Garden Grove, CAFull-TimeDirectorOther
About Harbinger
- Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.
What You'll Do
- IT Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive, scalable IT roadmap that aligns with the company's business goals, including manufacturing scale-up, product launches, and geographical expansion.
- Serve as the key technology leader and strategic advisor to the executive team, providing expertise on emerging technologies and potential competitive advantages.
- Manage the annual IT budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and maximizing ROI on technology investments.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of security, service, and innovation.
- Infrastructure & Security
- Manage and maintain the entire IT infrastructure, including cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure), data centers, networks, and end-user hardware/software.
- Establish and enforce a robust cybersecurity framework (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) to protect corporate IP, customer data, and mission-critical manufacturing systems from internal and external threats.
- Develop and manage comprehensive Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans.
- Data, Telematics, and Vehicle Support
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to support the data pipeline for vehicle telematics, charging network data, and fleet management systems.
- Establish secure and efficient data warehousing/lake solutions to enable business intelligence, analytics, and operational insights across all departments.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Head of IT, IT Director).
- Proven experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or high-growth technology company is essential. EV experience is a significant plus.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, compliance, and risk management.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for a non-technical audience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with greenfield IT infrastructure build-out or scaling IT operations for a company moving from prototype to mass production.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or ITIL.
- Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) as they relate to IT infrastructure.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
- Early-stage Stock Options
- Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
- Annual Vacation Bonus
- Wellness & Fertility Benefits
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
