IT Director

Description

Summary: The Director of Information Technology is a progressive technology leader to lead our worldwide IT operations, infrastructure, and information systems. This strategic leader will oversee the local IT team as well as the shared services support team in India, and will have dotted line responsibilities to the subsidiary IT teams to ensure global alignment. This role requires experience supporting international operations and a solid background in manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate brings a forward-thinking mindset, a strong business orientation, and the ability to lead transformative technology initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive the Company’s technology planning process, define the corporate technology roadmap, as well as the analysis of departmental efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Provide strategic direction for global IT operations across all regions and subsidiaries.
• Align Corporate IT Strategy to Business Strategy; lead as the strategic interface between the technology function and business functions to identify and plan for technology demand.
• Coordinate the selection, implementation, and lifecycle management of the Company’s software/applications.
• Direct implementation and execution of new/upgraded information systems via well-defined plans including procedures, deadlines, and accountability. Provide guidance to business partners within the organization.
• Partner with the management teams and leadership to articulate needs (technology, process, people) and requirements that will advance business and employee performance. Design and customize technological systems and platforms to meet those needs and requirements.
• Responsible for IT security for the Company and establish and maintain programs and strategies to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected including programs designed to reduce and mitigate information security risk across the organization.
• Analyze the costs, value, and risks of information technology and recommend and plan information technology to support and meet Company objectives based on research and evaluation.
• Standardize and unify the global IT infrastructure, including network and security architecture.
• Develop and enforce consistent IT policies, procedures, and cybersecurity measures across all regions.
• Identify and implement emerging technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance business outcomes.
• Champion digital transformation initiatives and support automation and data analytics strategies.
• Ensure compliance with global and regional IT regulations and standards.
• Monitor key performance indicators and prepare regular reports for senior leadership.
• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the Company in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Lead and develop a high performing functional and technical team.
  
  

Constant (over 66%)

Independence of Action – ( Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of a division. Job contributes to decisions on the overall strategy and direction of the company.)

Decision Making – ( Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of a division. Job contributes to decisions on the overall strategy and direction of the company.)

Problem Solving -(Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed.)

Frequent (33% - 66%)

Supervisory Responsibilities - (Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, and ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering correction action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.)

Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities

Knowledge

• IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, CAD)
• Global manufacturing and engineering environments
• Shared services models and international IT operations
• Digital transformation methodologies and organizational change management
• Global and regional IT regulations and compliance standards
• Cost-benefit and risk analysis in IT investments
  
  

Skills

• Strategic planning and technology roadmap development
• Leadership and team development across global and cross-functional teams
• Project management for large-scale IT implementations (e.g., ERP rollouts)
• Communication and collaboration with executive leadership and business units
• Vendor and lifecycle management of software/applications
• Data analytics, automation, and emerging technology integration
• Cybersecurity program development and enforcement
  
  

Abilities

• Align IT strategy with business goals and drive enterprise-wide initiatives
• Solve complex, non-recurring problems with innovative solutions
• Lead digital transformation and process optimization efforts
• Standardize and unify global IT infrastructure and policies
• Make high-impact decisions with broad organizational implications
• Supervise and develop high-performing technical teams
• Adapt to and manage change in a dynamic, global environment
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT leadership roles within a global manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, CAD).
• Experience working in manufacturing environments.
• Strong grasp of methodologies for large-scale IT projects, including ERP rollouts, digital transformations, and organizational change.
• Experience working in a shared services model and managing global support teams.
• Multinational business acumen and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive digital transformation and process optimization.
  
  

Physical Demands (The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions)

Constant (over 66%)

None

Frequent (33%-66%)

Sitting, Hearing, Listening, Talking

• Carrying up to 50 pounds
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
  
  

Occasional (10%-33%)

Standing, Walking, Climbing Stairs

• Carrying up to 50 pounds
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
  
  

Seldom (1-10%)

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching Overhead, Pulling, Pushing

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.
  
  

Work Environment (The Work Environment Characteristics Described Here Are Representative Of Those An Employee Encounters While Performing The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions)

Office environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE’s): Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operation performed.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.