Strategic IT Leader: Growth, Security & Analytics

ADP, Inc.

Sioux Falls (SD)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 260,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Diamond Mowers in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a VP of Information Technology to lead technology strategy aligning with business goals, bolster cybersecurity, and improve efficiency and growth. You will report to the CEO and guide IT across data, infrastructure, and manufacturing tech.

The role demands a business-focused technology executive who translates priorities into scalable solutions, builds a high-performing IT team, and partners with operations, engineering, and finance to drive value.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, business, engineering or related field preferred.
10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience leading ERP/MRP, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology strategy.
Experience managing third-party IT service providers and technology partners.
Experience working with manufacturing operations, plant systems, MES, OT, or industrial technology preferred.
Strong understanding of data, analytics, business intelligence, and system integration.
Experience managing technology budgets and significant technology initiatives.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions.
Must be action oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
Up to 10% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the company's IT strategy and multi-year technology roadmap.
Align technology priorities and investments with overall company objectives.
Establish IT priorities, standards, governance, and annual budgets.
Serve as the primary technology advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
Ensure IT delivers reliable, effective, and scalable technology solutions.
Provide strategic ownership of ERP/MRP, CRM, and other core business applications.
Ensure systems effectively support Sales, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other functions.
Lead efforts to integrate systems and reduce manual exchange of information.
Establish a company-wide approach to data, reporting, business intelligence, and analytics.
Identify opportunities to use technology to improve business processes and decision-making.
Maintain overall accountability for the company's cybersecurity, technology risk, and business continuity.
Oversee outsourced cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, backup, disaster recovery, and specialized technical services.
Provide strategic leadership for MES, plant connectivity, machine data, automation, and related technologies.
Establish appropriate IT architecture and cybersecurity standards for manufacturing environments.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing internal IT organization.
Develop clear roles, responsibilities, priorities, and accountability within the IT team.
Develop internal talent and create a culture of service, ownership, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
Build strong relationships with leaders across Sales, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR.
Effectively manage third-party technology partners and ensure external resources operate as an extension of the internal IT organization.