Director of IT (US)
About PaneraTechPaneraTech builds patented sensor and data‑analytics solutions that help heavy‑industrial manufacturers optimize asset life and bridge the experience gap for workers. Our global, hybrid team spans the U.S., Europe, Asia and South America, and we combine cutting‑edge technology with human expertise to deliver meaningful impact to our customers.About the OpportunityAs PaneraTech grows, we need to transform our internal operations as radically as our products transform manufacturing. The Director of Information Technology will lead that transformation by building and maintaining the AI‑agent infrastructure that will underpin our next generation of enterprise workflows. ERP and CRM systems will serve as data backbones, but scalability will come from AI agents executing routine work while humans focus on higher‑value tasks. This role will design the technical and organizational foundations for an AI‑enabled workforce, while managing vendors to complete necessary system integrations.Job ResponsibilitiesArchitect and Deliver AI‑Agent InfrastructureDesign and implement the AI‑agent platform that allows teams across the company to co‑work with autonomous agents. Ensure agents can interact with enterprise data stores and applications securely and at scale.Identify high‑impact use cases (e.g., contract review, purchase‑order validation, invoice preparation, payroll audit) and collaborate with business leaders to prioritize and deploy AI agents.Define and implement the data pipelines, orchestration layers and governance needed for agents to operate reliably across disparate systems.Stay current on agentic AI technologies and frameworks, and assess third‑party solutions that can accelerate our infrastructure build‑out.Manage Vendors and Oversee System IntegrationOwn the vendor relationships for any required ERP/CRM or other system integrations—set requirements, evaluate proposals and ensure vendors deliver clean data flows and process alignment.Maintain accountability for data quality, security and compliance across integrated systems, even when integration work is executed by third parties.Use integration projects as an opportunity to refine data models and inform AI‑agent design, but keep the bulk of your focus on the agent infrastructure and its adoption.Lead Change and AdoptionPartner with Finance, Operations, Legal, Sales and other teams to redesign workflows around AI agents. Document processes, define roles and ensure humans retain supervisory control.Develop training and change‑management programs to upskill employees and drive adoption of agentic workflows.Build and mentor a small IT team that can support the AI‑agent platform, vendor management and ongoing system improvements.Govern and Evolve the Enterprise ArchitectureDefine standards for data governance, security, privacy and compliance (GDPR/KVKK) across all systems that feed the AI‑agent platform.Manage IT budgets, vendor contracts and service delivery to maximise return on investment and align with company priorities.Continuously evaluate and evolve the architecture to support future innovations and business growth.Job BenefitsCompetitive compensation and benefits aligned with senior technology roles in Turkey (or local adjustment if US‑based).Direct partnership with the CEO and executive leadership to shape how AI agents redefine work at PaneraTech.Clear accountability for building the AI‑agent infrastructure that will enable dramatic increases in productivity and scalability.Access to resources, budget and external expertise to deliver enterprise transformation while exploring emerging AI technologies.