Director, IT - Join a Leading Company

The Director, IT will be a key member of the management team with the primary responsibility of driving the Company’s information technology strategic plan. Specifically, this individual will partner with the rest of the executive team to:

• Define the major lines of IT services and support
• Develop metrics to measure department performance
• Define financial commitment to achieve the vision of IT
• Develop a roadmap to be used to track Company progress and how to best collaborate with other colleagues across the globe to achieve the vision

In addition, the Director, IT provides leadership internally to grow organizational capability and effectiveness, and externally to enhance the Company reputation and standing in the industries we serve.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Direct and manage computing and information technology strategic plans, policies, programs and schedules for business and finance data processing (including full utilization of ERP systems and their integration with other business applications), computer services, network communications, and management information services to accomplish corporate goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

• Develop strategic plans and implement the objectives of the information technology needs of the Company to ensure the technology capabilities are responsive to achieve both the Company’s strategic and financial goals
• Review and approve major contracts based upon appropriate evaluation of return on investment
• Maximize the cybersecurity profile of the information system & infrastructure and provide for appropriate back-up and disaster recovery procedures
• Establish Company infrastructure to support and guide individual divisions/departments/sites in computing and information technology efforts
• Provide leadership and support of planning and policy-making committees
• Explores new technologies for future planning and potential implementation to achieve the vision of IT
• Interfaces with industry on information management and information technology matters
• Develop department annual budgets and administer funds according to budget approval

QUALIFICATIONS: The Director, IT will be an independent thinker who can make convincing, information-based arguments. With a strong bias for action, this individual will demonstrate both high IQ and high EI (Emotional Intelligence) and be able to work equally well with all internal departments and the executive team. The Director, IT will be highly motivated to develop personally, professionally, and to develop the capabilities of the organization resulting in concrete value for consumers, partners, shareholders, and employees. S/he will be a hands-on, detail-oriented individual with a curious mind.

• The ideal candidate will possess the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/business management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) + management experience in a complex business information systems environment.
• Leadership capabilities and strong interpersonal skills, administrative capabilities, and executive presence with proactive skills in strategic planning, team building, problem solving and project management.
• Experience in leading IT effort supporting a successful ERP conversion and associated change management efforts
• Extensive knowledge of systems analysis.
• Prior experience in managing employee productivity to achieve effective results. Ability to develop KPI’s and dashboards.
• Expertise with hardware, software applications, systems, and network administration and telecommunications.
• High level of energy, enthusiasm, ethics.
• Integrity above reproach.

BUSINESS TRAVEL:

Ability to travel to remote offices throughout North America with the potential of occasional travel to Europe.

PAY RANGE & FLSA:

• Starting from $125,000 to $170,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Full-Time Exempt
• Eligible for benefits

Disclaimer

The duties listed above are intended to provide a general overview of the work performed by employees in this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and qualifications that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunities and takes affirmative action measures. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, national origin, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against anyone who files a complaint of discrimination or participates in an investigation.

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