Responsibilities:IT Strategy and Leadership:
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive IT strategy that aligns with the company's goals, fosters innovation and efficiency, and supports the efficient integration of newly acquired entities.
- Provide strong leadership in the IT organization, helping guide professional development and ensuring a high-performing, motivated, and collaborative workforce.
- Participate in budgeting and resource allocation for IT projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
Vendor Management:
- Evaluate and select third-party vendors and service providers to support IT and business initiatives.
- Manage the activities and deliverables of third-party vendors and service providers.
- Negotiate contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and pricing terms to ensure value for the organization.
- Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Liaise with technology vendors to stay up-to-date on product advancements and explore potential partnerships to enhance company operations.
IT Infrastructure and Security:
- Ensure the company's IT infrastructure is robust, scalable, and reliable, meeting the demands of a growing organization.
- Implement and enforce information security policies, procedures, and protocols to safeguard company data and systems from potential threats and breaches.
- Assess the IT infrastructure of acquired companies and identify opportunities for consolidation and standardization.
IT Compliance and Governance:
- Ensure the company's IT practices follow industry regulations, data privacy laws, and internal policies.
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails to facilitate internal and external compliance assessments and audits.
SAP S4 HANA Public Edition Implementation and Operation:
- Support the successful implementation and ongoing operation of SAP to meet business objectives and strategies.
- Collaborate with the SAP functional team to analyze and document technology requirements for SAP configurations and customizations.
- Support the development and execution of testing plans to ensure system reliability and data accuracy.
- Collaborate with technical and functional personnel to identify opportunities for SAP integration with other software systems and applications, including the Data Lake and other Business Analytics solutions.
- Provide technical expertise and support in resolving complex issues and challenges related to SAP usage and integrations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven track record of at least 2-3 years in IT leadership roles.
- Experience with management of third-party providers - MSP's MSSP's
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex IT projects and deliver successful outcomes on time and within budget.
- Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, security best practices, and data privacy regulations.
- Relevant certifications in SAP, Databricks, and other relevant technologies are a plus.