Technology Leader: Strategy & Cybersecurity in Manufacturing

RITALKA, Inc; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Employer Match

Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee-of-the-Month and Year

RITALKA University

Employee Luncheons

Community Volunteering

Job summary

RITALKA, Inc. is seeking a Director of Technology to provide leadership and strategic direction for all information technology and systems across the company.

You will ensure infrastructure, apps, and data are secure, reliable, and aligned with growth, working with senior leaders to drive digital transformation and lead an IT team delivering efficient solutions. This role requires strong governance, vendor management, budgeting, and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years IT experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides required skill is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Technology Leadership: Develop and execute the company's technology strategy to align with business objectives.
• Enterprise Systems and Infrastructure Oversight: Lead planning, implementation, and optimization of corporate software systems and infrastructure.
• Business Partnership & Innovation: Partner with leaders to assess needs and deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions.
• Team & Resource Management: Lead and develop IT staff and manage the IT department budget.

Skills

Leadership

Enterprise systems

Cybersecurity

IT strategic planning

Project management

Change management

Communication to non-technical

Vendor management

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Global Shop MRP

Engineering platforms

Enterprise productivity tools

Job description

RITALKA, Inc. is seeking a Director of Technology to provide leadership and strategic direction for all information technology and systems across the company.

You will ensure infrastructure, apps, and data are secure, reliable, and aligned with growth, working with senior leaders to drive digital transformation and lead an IT team delivering efficient solutions. This role requires strong governance, vendor management, budgeting, and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical