We are looking for a Director, IT Business Systems, to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

Your Responsibilities:

The Director of Business Systems provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Business Systems department, including Engineering IT, Digital Transformation, and IT Security (Cybersecurity). This role is accountable for driving digital transformation, capability expansion, and cybersecurity initiatives that enhance operational performance, reliability, safety, and security while ensuring alignment between enterprise IT and operational environments. The Director will lead modernization of systems and architectures, and establish robust governance, cybersecurity, and lifecycle management practices to support current and future business objectives.

Salary: $131,000- $174,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Manage activities of the internal and external teams assigned to development projects within the IT project portfolio

• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams consisting of engineers, architects, cybersecurity specialists, and system administrators

• Collaborates with business management in planning of development demand and resources as solution projects are planned for and execute

• Establishes standards, strategies, and procedures across the development lifecycle in the areas of systems integration and testing

• Define KPIs and performance metrics for availability, security posture, and operational impact.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for business system failures or cybersecurity incidents

• Develop and manage the operating and capital budgets

• Evaluate, select, and manage the ERP vendor relationship and enterprise contract

• Ensures solutions adhere to architectural and quality standards throughout the development lifecycle

• Ensures solutions meet or exceed expectations of business requirements and capabilities

• Lead initiatives involving Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, IIoT, advanced analytics, digital twins, and automation modernization.

• Own the cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT security policies while addressing business-specific risks

• Implement and maintain security frameworks and standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001)

• Lead risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response planning, and disaster recovery strategies

• Collaborate with IT to design secure network architectures, remote access solutions, and identity management for business system environments

• Ensure regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements are met across systems

• Guide the Digital Transformation roadmap and suggest improvements to current infrastructure and machine tools

What you Bring:

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens

• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Operational Technology (OT), Engineering IT, or industrial systems, including leadership roles

• Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation initiatives in industrial or operational environments

• Experience leading Senior Managers and working on highly confidential material

• Strong understanding of industrial control systems (ICS) and architectures

• Hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity principles and frameworks

• Proven ability to bridge technical and business leadership

• Ability to travel, approx. 5%

Who we are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.