Global Information Technology Director - Stafford - Microvast

Description

ON SITE - STAFFORD, TX NO REMOTE OR HYBRID

Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future, but energetically shaping it? Join The Microvast Team (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops, and manufactures lithium?ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting?edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities, which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs. By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website:

If youre ready to be part of a company thats not just adapting to change, but driving it, Microvast is the place for you. Apply now and electrify your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, results?oriented Global IT Director to lead the companys worldwide IT strategy and operations. This pivotal role will define and execute the IT roadmap, ensuring technology solutions support business growth, operational excellence, and innovation.

The Global IT Director will align IT initiatives with organizational objectives, driving efficiency and enabling competitive advantage across manufacturing, sales, and distribution environments. The role requires a leader with a deep understanding of the IT landscape including applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and end?user supportand the ability to translate business needs into scalable, reliable technology solutions.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands?on executive who combines strategic vision with operational discipline. With experience managing global IT operations, this leader will foster innovation, leverage advanced technologies such as data analytics and AI, and deliver transformative solutions that enhance performance across the enterprise.

This role will play a critical role in safeguarding the company's operational integrity and mitigating risks, ingraining "compliance by design" culture. It will report directly to the President of the company.

Responsibilities

• Global IT Operations Leadership: Oversee the day?to?day management of IT operations across a multinational enterprise, ensuring stability, scalability, and reliability of core systems, infrastructure, and end?user services.
• SAP Ownership: Lead SAP and S/4HANA system operations, integrations, and user support, ensuring system availability, security, and alignment with business processes across manufacturing, distribution, and finance.
• SOX & Audit Readiness: Own IT SOX controls, manage remediation of deficiencies and material weaknesses, and serve as the key liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Risk & Controls Management: Design, implement, and monitor IT and application controls to safeguard financial reporting, business data, and technology infrastructure.
• Infrastructure & Cloud Oversight: Manage global infrastructure (networks, servers, endpoints, cloud, M365/Azure) to ensure business continuity, data integrity, and cybersecurity resilience.
• Incident Response & Continuity: Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies to support uninterrupted global operations.
• Vendor & Resource Management: Manage IT budgets, vendor contracts, and service providers, ensuring optimal value, performance, and compliance.
• Cross?Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Operations, Compliance, and other business leaders to align IT services with organizational priorities and regulatory obligations.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a global IT team, fostering a culture of operational discipline, compliance awareness, and customer?centric service.
• Travel: Support global sites with occasional international and domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree (MBA/MSc) preferred.
• 15+ years of IT management experience in a multinational/publicly traded company, including 5+ years leading global IT operations.
• 7+ years of SAP (ECC or S/4HANA) expertise, with experience supporting Finance and Operations.
• Proven track record of IT SOX compliance ownership, working directly with auditors, remediating deficiencies, and maintaining effective internal controls.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and risk management, with experience implementing and monitoring IT controls.
• Strong background in enterprise IT infrastructure (cloud, networks, servers, endpoint management, helpdesk operations).
• Demonstrated ability to manage large?scale IT budgets, vendor negotiations, and enterprise technology contracts.
• Professional certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CISSP, CPA, or equivalent.
• Experience with GRC tools, ERP systems, IGA, and reporting platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to present technical and compliance issues clearly to executives and auditors.
• Ability to support non?standard business hours for a global company.
• Results?driven with a strong ability to execute while balancing strategy and operations.
• Trusted leader with integrity, humility, and a compliance?first mindset.
• Skilled in cross?functional collaboration with Finance, Audit, Legal, and Operations.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable, with proven success in fast?paced, global environments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance United Healthcare & Principal
• Company?paid Life & AD&D plus voluntary options for family
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts with tax advantages
• Company?paid Long?Term Disability + optional Short?Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance Nationwide

Expected Compensation

Annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Microvast is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long?term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job?related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, equity, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an at?will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.