VP IT

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise technology strategy, multi-year roadmap, governance framework, and investment plans to align technology capabilities with business objectives, growth initiatives, and operational priorities.
• Lead the delivery and optimization of enterprise applications, software development, integrations, infrastructure, cloud services, end-user computing, and IT operations to ensure secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective technology services across the organization.
• Partner with executive and functional leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, digital transformation, data-driven decision making, and the adoption of emerging technologies that enhance business performance and customer outcomes.
• Establish and maintain enterprise standards for architecture, software development, cybersecurity, risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance to protect company assets and ensure operational resilience.
• Oversee the technology project and portfolio management process, ensuring strategic initiatives are appropriately prioritized, resourced, governed, and delivered within scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Lead technology vendor relationships, contract negotiations, managed service providers, and strategic partnerships to maximize service quality, innovation, and return on technology investments.
• Develop and manage the annual IT operating and capital budgets, establishing performance metrics and accountability measures that drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing technology organization by fostering accountability, collaboration, innovation, customer service, and professional growth across multiple disciplines and geographically dispersed teams.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Technology Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant technology, cybersecurity, project management, or service-management credentials are valued but not required.

• Fifteen (15) or more years of progressive information technology experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive technology leadership experience overseeing a broad portfolio of technology functions, which may include enterprise applications, software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and IT operations.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise technology strategies that support organizational growth, digital transformation, and operational excellence.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale technology initiatives, business system implementations, and organizational change programs.
• Proven experience managing technology budgets, vendor relationships, managed service providers, and strategic technology investments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and corporate business functions is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise applications, cloud technologies, infrastructure operations, cybersecurity frameworks, software development methodologies, and IT service management practices.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align technology strategy and investments with organizational objectives.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, innovation, and business performance.
• Strong financial, vendor management, contract negotiation, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing technical and leadership teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a focus on driving measurable business outcomes.