Director, Information Technology

About this role

About Crexi

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 generated by 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. To date, Crexi has facilitated over $1 trillion in transactions, 8.6 billion square feet leased, and supports a growing community of more than 2 million monthly active users.

Crexi’s mission is to catalyze the next generation of commercial real estate through three core pillars: Access, Innovation, and Connection. Crexi’s platform democratizes CRE by providing unprecedented access to market insights and opportunities, accelerates CRE dealmaking with purpose-built technology that enhances speed and transparency; and empowers CRE professionals with a centralized platform designed for real-time collaboration and success.

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.

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