IT Strategy & Digital Transformation Director

Piper Aircraft; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Aircraft seeks a visionary Director of Information Services to lead IT across engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and corporate functions. You will drive a secure, scalable technology portfolio, align strategy with business goals, and ensure compliance in a highly regulated aviation environment.

You will oversee ERP/MES/PLM, MES shop-floor tech, CAD/PLM, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure while partnering with executives to balance innovation with risk management and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive IT leadership experience within aviation, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience implementing and supporting ERP, MES, PLM, and enterprise business systems within complex manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of aviation manufacturing processes, engineering systems, and production environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements including CMMC, ITAR, DFARS, NIST 800-171, and related standards.
• Experience leading enterprise digital transformation initiatives, smart factory implementations, IoT integration, automation projects, and data analytics strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IT operations across engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and corporate functions, ensuring high system availability and reliability.
• Develop and execute the IT strategy and digital transformation roadmap.
• Partner with leadership to implement technology solutions that enhance productivity, traceability, and compliance.
• Oversee ERP systems supporting production planning, inventory management, procurement, and supply chain operations.
• Direct the implementation and support of MES, shop-floor technologies, and system integrations.
• Manage CAD, PLM, and engineering systems with enterprise integration.
• Establish and maintain enterprise cybersecurity strategies and controls to protect data.
• Ensure compliance with aviation, defense, and regulatory requirements (AS9100, ITAR, CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171, FAA).
• Oversee enterprise IT infrastructure including networks, servers, cloud, and end-user computing.
• Lead disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and incident response protocols.

Skills

IT leadership

IT strategy

cybersecurity

ERP/MES/PLM

Aviation manufacturing

Digital transformation

IoT integration

Data analytics

Disaster recovery

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Piper Aircraft seeks a visionary Director of Information Services to lead IT across engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and corporate functions. You will drive a secure, scalable technology portfolio, align strategy with business goals, and ensure compliance in a highly regulated aviation environment.

You will oversee ERP/MES/PLM, MES shop-floor tech, CAD/PLM, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure while partnering with executives to balance innovation with risk management and cost control.