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Director of IT
Nexstar Network. Lead, coach, and develop Nexstar's IT team .
Posted 11/10/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership in IT team development and technology strategy execution, with a focus on CRM solutions, enterprise applications, and Agile practices. Capable of translating business needs into effective technology solutions while managing vendor relationships and ensuring operational reliability.
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IT Team LeadershipCRM Strategy DevelopmentEnterprise Applications ArchitectureAgile Delivery PracticesVendor Management
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Hard Skills
Information TechnologyCRM Solutions DesignSoftware DevelopmentSystems IntegrationTechnology ModernizationCapacity PlanningData ManagementTechnology GovernanceMicrosoft Enterprise TechnologiesAmazon Web Services
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCoaching SkillsStrategic ThinkingProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Business
Industry Keywords
Agile PracticesTechnology StrategyOperational ReliabilityVendor RelationshipsBusiness Technology Solutions
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWS
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead, coach, and develop Nexstar's IT team
- Establish expectations, provide coaching and performance feedback, and support team growth
- Develop and execute technology strategy aligned with business priorities
- Balance reliable day-to-day operations with modernization, scalability, and long-term sustainability
- Lead Nexstar's CRM strategy and roadmap
- Partner with business leaders to evaluate platforms, define future-state needs, and plan implementation and integration
- Translate business needs into practical technology solutions
- Provide hands-on technical leadership across enterprise applications, software development, architecture, and integrations
- Oversee IT priorities, capacity, and delivery
- Strengthen Agile practices, work intake, planning, and accountability
- Ensure reliability, security, support, and ongoing improvement of the technology environment
- Oversee IT Operations
- Champion a buy-before-build approach to technology
- Lead and manage technology vendors and implementation partners
- Strengthen enterprise data capabilities through architecture, integrations, and data management
- Communicate technology priorities, progress, risks, and trade-offs to leadership
- Travel primarily for leadership meetings and member events
Requirements
What you’ll need- Progressive experience in information technology with demonstrated success leading technical teams, developing talent, and delivering business technology solutions
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or integrating CRM solutions
- Experience translating business requirements into platform capabilities and partnering with stakeholders on solution design
- Experience with CRM strategy, platform evaluation, or selection preferred
- Strong technical understanding of enterprise applications, software development, architecture, and systems integration
- Experience overseeing software development and Agile delivery practices, including prioritization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement
- Strong business acumen and experience partnering with leaders to translate business needs into practical technology solutions
- Experience evaluating technology platforms and managing vendors or implementation partners
- Experience making informed build-versus-buy decisions
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on involvement in a lean, growing organization
- Strong communication and influencing skills, including explaining technical concepts and trade-offs to nontechnical stakeholders
- Working knowledge of IT operations, security, infrastructure, and technology governance
- Experience with Microsoft enterprise technologies and Amazon Web Services preferred
- Experience leading technology modernization or legacy system transitions preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
- Planned travel up to 10%
- Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
- Employment contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test and background check
Benefits
Comp & perks- Base salary with performance bonus potential
- 100% paid health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and disability coverage
- 401(k) safe harbor plan with a 3% company contribution
- Generous PTO plan
- Home service reimbursement
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid community service day
- Work from home flexibility