Job Summary
The VP of Information Technology will be responsible for shaping and executing the company's technology vision, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency through the strategic use of information systems and digital solutions. The VP of Information Technology will play a key role in aligning technology investments with business objectives, driving growth, and maintaining a competitive edge in the industrial equipment industry. The VP of Information Technology will manage a team and partner with executive leadership to set strategic priorities and investment decisions related to information technology.
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
- Identify opportunities for leveraging technology to drive innovation, improve operational processes, and enhance customer experience.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives to modernize systems, infrastructure, and processes, enabling agility and scalability across the organization.
- Drive the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics to create new business opportunities and enhance efficiency.
- Champion a culture of innovation and experimentation, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Establish and maintain robust information security policies, procedures, and controls to protect company data and assets from cybersecurity threats and breaches.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- Develop and implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans to mitigate potential disruptions to operations.
- Oversee the management and optimization of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability.
- Provide leadership and direction to the IT team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage vendor relationships and strategic partnerships to support technology initiatives and drive value for the organization.
- Develop and implement data management strategies to capture, analyze, and leverage enterprise data for strategic decision-making and business insights.
- Drive the development of data analytics capabilities to uncover actionable insights, optimize processes, and drive business performance improvements.
- Ensure compliance with technology strategy, data privacy regulations and standards, safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information
Educational/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- Proven experience in senior leadership roles overseeing information technology and digital transformation initiatives, preferably within the industrial equipment or manufacturing sector.
- Strong understanding of technology trends, emerging technologies, and their application to business strategy.
- Expertise in information security, risk management, and regulatory compliance.