Aviation IT Strategy Lead — Secure, Scalable Systems

Piper Aircraft; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida, is seeking a Director of Information Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for IT systems supporting aviation engineering and manufacturing. The role involves leading enterprise IT operations, developing IT strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

The ideal candidate will have significant IT leadership experience in aviation or a related field, with a strong focus on cybersecurity and operational effectiveness. This position requires collaboration with executive teams and oversight of critical business systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive IT leadership experience in a regulated environment.
• Experienced in implementing ERP and MES systems in complex manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of aviation manufacturing processes and engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IT operations ensuring high system availability and performance.
• Develop and execute the IT strategy and digital transformation roadmap.
• Oversee ERP systems supporting production and supply chain operations.

Skills

Leadership in IT

Cybersecurity knowledge

Project management

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Job description

Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida, is seeking a Director of Information Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for IT systems supporting aviation engineering and manufacturing. The role involves leading enterprise IT operations, developing IT strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

The ideal candidate will have significant IT leadership experience in aviation or a related field, with a strong focus on cybersecurity and operational effectiveness. This position requires collaboration with executive teams and oversight of critical business systems.