Global IT Director

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of IT to lead our global IT teams (primarily in Israel and Belarus) and support over 500 employees worldwide.
This role operates within a hybrid IT model, where some systems and services (including endpoint management and corporate tooling) are managed centrally at the group level, while others are owned locally.
You will be responsible for ensuring seamless operation, alignment, and efficiency across these environments, while driving a modern, cloud-first, and automation-driven IT function.
Responsibilities
Lead and scale global IT operations, including corporate IT, helpdesk, and internal infrastructure
Own the IT strategy, roadmap, and annual budget aligned with business growth and efficiency goals
Operate within a hybrid IT environment, ensuring alignment between centrally managed and locally managed systems
Act as the primary focal point for collaboration with group-level IT functions, including coordination, alignment, and escalations
Drive a cloud-first and SaaS-driven IT environment, optimizing tools, performance, and cost
Improve IT operations through automation, self-service, and AI-driven workflows (e.g., onboarding, ticketing, access management)
Oversee identity and access processes, endpoint lifecycle, and device management in coordination with central platforms
Ensure high availability and performance of IT services across all locations
Establish and enforce IT standards, processes, and KPIs (SLAs, user satisfaction, response times)
Partner closely with Security to enforce policies, strengthen endpoint posture, and support compliance requirements (e.g., SOC 2, internal audits)
Manage and mentor team leads, build a strong ownership culture, and develop talent
Own vendor management, procurement processes, and cost optimization initiatives
Lead global IT projects and system implementations.