Vice President - Head of Global IT

Page Executive; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive is seeking a Vice President Head of Global IT to lead the global IT strategy and technology roadmap across manufacturing and related sectors. You will oversee secure, scalable infrastructure, enterprise cybersecurity, governance, risk management, and supplier relations while driving digital transformations including SAP optimization, automation, and AI initiatives.

The role requires deep leadership across regions, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to align technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related required.
• Masters or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in IT leadership across multiple regions or globally.
• 5 years of experience managing SAP and large transformation programs.
• Experience in manufacturing and industrial sectors is required.
• Strategic leadership with vision and execution across regions and cultures.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity, risk management and enterprise architecture.
• SAP expertise.
• Proven track record in cybersecurity governance, cloud migrations, and automation/AI scale.
• Strong financial acumen, negotiation skills, contract management and cost optimization.
• Ability to influence through stakeholder management and executive communications.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global IT strategy, architecture, and roadmap.
• Ensure reliable, secure, scalable infrastructure across cloud, network, workplace, and endpoints.
• Oversee service availability, disaster recovery, and operational performance.
• Manage strategic technology vendors, contracts, and IT budget.
• Lead cybersecurity, governance, risk management, and compliance programs.
• Protect data and digital assets through security controls and monitoring.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and a security-first culture.
• Oversee incident response, threat management, and information governance.
• Drive SAP optimization, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Identify and prioritize digital initiatives to improve productivity and customer experience.
• Establish governance and standards for automation and emerging technologies.
• Deliver measurable business value from technology investments.
• Define data strategy, governance, and data quality standards.
• Build analytics capabilities for informed decision-making and insights.
• Promote self-service reporting, advanced analytics, and AI-driven BI.
• Foster a data-driven culture across the enterprise.
• Lead and develop a global IT organization, including shared services and offshore operations.
• Establish scalable operating models, service management processes, and workforce development.
• Drive operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Optimize technology spending and vendor performance.
• Partner with executives to align technology with strategic objectives.
• Lead digital transformation programs and enterprise change management.
• Oversee technology portfolios, investment prioritization, and delivery governance.
• Develop and retain high-performing global technology teams.
• Communicate strategy, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and Board.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cybersecurity governance

Executive stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

People leadership

Business communications

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IS

Master's or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Global IT Leader driving digital transformation and AI
• Growing company through organic growth and M&A

About Our Client

Our client for the Vice President Head of Global IT opportunity is a global manufacturing and materials company. The organization is heavily investing in new markets, new technology, and they are growing through organic and inorganic growth.

Job Description

• Develop and execute the global IT strategy, architecture, and technology roadmap.
• Ensure reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure across cloud, network, workplace, and endpoint environments.
• Oversee service availability, disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational performance.
• Manage strategic technology vendors, contracts, and the overall IT budget.
• Lead enterprise cybersecurity, governance, risk management, and compliance programs.
• Protect company data, systems, and digital assets through effective security controls and monitoring.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and drive a security-first culture across the organization.
• Oversee incident response, threat management, and information governance.
• Drive business process improvement through SAP optimization, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Identify and prioritize digital initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and customer experience.
• Establish governance and standards for automation and emerging technologies.
• Deliver measurable business value from technology investments.
• Define data strategy, governance, and data quality standards.
• Build analytics capabilities that enable informed decision-making and operational insights.
• Promote self-service reporting, advanced analytics, and AI-driven business intelligence.
• Foster a data-driven culture across the enterprise.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global IT organization, including shared services and offshore operations.
• Establish scalable operating models, service management processes, and workforce development programs.
• Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong stakeholder satisfaction.
• Optimize technology spending and vendor performance.
• Partner with executive and business leaders to align technology initiatives with strategic objectives.
• Lead digital transformation programs and enterprise change management efforts.
• Oversee technology portfolios, investment prioritization, and delivery governance.
• Develop, lead, and retain high-performing global technology teams.
• Communicate technology strategy, risks, and business outcomes to senior leadership and the Board.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related required
• Masters or MBA preferred
• 15 plus years of experience in progressing IT leadership roles across multiple regions or globally
• 5 years of experience managing enterprise platforms SAP and large transformation programs
• Must have experience in manufacturing and industrials sectors - open to sub sector - food and beverage, automotive, personal care, CPG, chemicals, aerospace, packaging etc.
• Strategic leadership with experience setting a vision and leading execution across multiple regions and cultures
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity and risk management and enterprise architecture
• SAP expertise
• Proven track record in cybersecurity governance, cloud migrations, and automation/AI scale
• Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills, contract management and cost optimization
• Ability to influence - stakeholder management, executive communications and working with cross functional teams
• Ability to build and lead high performing teams driving coaching, mentoring and succession planning

What’s on Offer

Base salary $250,000 - $300,000, bonus and incentives, vacation, full benefits, 401K, holidays. Opportunity to work for a global company that is growing through organic growth and through M&A driving change management.