Strategic IT Executive — ERP, Cybersecurity & Growth

TriVista Recruitment; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

TriVista Recruitment is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Information Technology to lead a unified technology organization in a hybrid Chicago-area setting. The role reports to the CEO and oversees infrastructure, applications, ERP/business systems, cybersecurity, and IT service delivery across multiple sites.

You will develop a multi-year IT strategy tied to operating and financial priorities, drive system upgrades, strengthen data security, and guide technology due diligence

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience with a track record of delivering results.
• Experience across infrastructure, applications, ERP/business systems, cybersecurity, vendors, and IT service delivery.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing, distribution, packaging, or similarly complex operating environments.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and unify fragmented technology functions.
• Strong business and financial acumen; ability to connect technology investments to outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Bring infrastructure, programming, and business systems together into one technology organization.
• Develop and execute a multi-year IT strategy aligned with operating and financial priorities.
• Evaluate and lead upgrades or replacements for key financial and enterprise systems.
• Strengthen cybersecurity, risk management, disaster recovery, and data protection.
• Lead technology due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition execution.
• Develop the existing team and manage vendors.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Cybersecurity oversight

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

TriVista Recruitment is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Information Technology to lead a unified technology organization in a hybrid Chicago-area setting. The role reports to the CEO and oversees infrastructure, applications, ERP/business systems, cybersecurity, and IT service delivery across multiple sites.

You will develop a multi-year IT strategy tied to operating and financial priorities, drive system upgrades, strengthen data security, and guide technology due diligence