Manufacturing IT VP: Lead Cyber & AI Transformation

NextPath Workforce Solutions; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NextPath Workforce Solutions in Parkersburg, West Virginia seeks a visionary VP of IT - Manufacturing to lead the client’s technology strategy onsite. You will directing cybersecurity, system integrations, and AI-driven automation to support new product launches.

This hands-on role requires strong manufacturing IT leadership, collaboration, and change management to steer a mature workforce. Direct hire, onsite only, with a salary range of $190k–$200k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Senior IT leadership experience, ideally 2–3+ years at VP/CIO/director level
• Strong manufacturing IT experience
• Collaborative and approachable
• Hands-on and willing to roll up sleeves
• Excellent listener and trust builder
• Comfortable leading highly tenured employees
• Able to navigate organizational change
• Business-minded rather than solely technology-focused

Responsibilities

• Manage cybersecurity and risk mitigation efforts
• Oversee customer-facing technology and system integrations
• Lead AI adoption and implement practical automation solutions
• Support technology needs for new product launches
• Facilitate systems integration for future acquisitions
• Drive technology support for future growth initiatives

Skills

IT leadership

Manufacturing IT

Collaborative

Hands-on

Active listening

Trust building

Change management

Business-minded

Job description

NextPath Workforce Solutions in Parkersburg, West Virginia seeks a visionary VP of IT - Manufacturing to lead the client’s technology strategy onsite. You will directing cybersecurity, system integrations, and AI-driven automation to support new product launches.

This hands-on role requires strong manufacturing IT leadership, collaboration, and change management to steer a mature workforce. Direct hire, onsite only, with a salary range of $190k–$200k depending on experience.