Our client, a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of electronic and mechanical systems, headquartered in Long Island is looking for a Senior Vice President of Information Technology. This individual reports to the President, CFO and COO. This is a key member of the leadership team for technology strategy, infrastructure and operations of the company. This position will provide strategic leadership and vision to bring innovative solutions and enable growth strategies.
THIS ROLE REQUIRES YOU TO BE ON-SITE. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY COMMUTABLE TO CENTRAL LONG ISLAND.
Responsibilities:
- Address needs to upgrade existing Infor ERP solution to version 10 and evaluate a migration to the cloud while exploring modernization strategies.
- The role will focus on evaluating the long-term IT strategy and evaluation of long-term software solutions for the organization.
- You will lead the transition from a long-term IT leader and seek appropriate managed service solutions from external vendors.
- Continue the advancement of Enterprise Risk Management and Controls
- Deliver IT projects in support of compliance, regulatory, audit and enterprise control.
- Work closely with fellow members of the leadership team to define and implement technology strategies.
- Oversee the strategic planning, maintenance, development, and execution of existing systems, process, and team leadership managing all aspects of the IT function.
- Develop and maintain a data governance framework.
- Modernize current reporting capabilities to address key organizational reporting metrics
- Assess reporting and analytics broadly and validate using Microsoft PowerBI.
- Help determine capital investment parameters, priorities, and risks for organization-wide IT initiatives to maximize the ROI.
- Evaluate external support and resource needs to support the organization.
- Foster a culture that is solution based, innovative, collaborative, transparent, and accountable in the IT organization.
- Lead the organization's cyber security efforts to safeguard assets and interests.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree / an advanced degree in a related field, such as computer science, engineering and/or business (MBA) is preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in the technology field.
- 10+ years of experience in an IT leadership or management role providing IT solutions to a business.
- Experience in manufacturing or related industry with international operations is preferred.
- Experience in migrating from customized to modern ERP solutions and infrastructure is preferred.
- Experience in management reporting and modern business analytics is preferred.
- Experience in building internal skills / capacity while leveraging sophisticated vendor management and outsource solutions.
- Solid working knowledge of current security protocols and threats.
- Advanced proficiency in IT methodologies and user acceptance best practice.
- Experience with as-a-service, cloud-based, and outsourced solutions through third-party vendors.
- Experience designing and managing an effective IT governance framework.