VP of Information Technology

Walton Signage, Ltd.; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton Signage, a leading company in the signage industry, is seeking a VP of IT to drive the enterprise-wide technology vision and strategy. This remote role involves collaborating with executive leadership to enhance business processes and implement effective IT solutions while managing resources and performance metrics. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in technology leadership and demonstrate expertise in business transformation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% match up to 4% and full vesting after 90 days

Paid time off

Holidays

Competitive compensation based on experience

Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years of technology leadership experience required.
• Experience in retail and consumer brands industries.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technology strategies aligning with business goals.
• Manage IT budgets and vendor agreements.
• Lead and mentor IT teams ensuring operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Business Process Improvement

Communication

Vendor Negotiation

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business with emphasis in IT or Computer Science

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft SQL

Microsoft C#

Job description

This position is remote. The VP is responsible for the development and execution of the enterprise wide technology vision and strategy. The individual will collaborate with the executive team as a partner strategizing on business value and growth. The VP will demonstrate leadership and expertise in business transformation, continuous process improvement and project management. The individual will have a service-first-oriented approach in establishing a business focused and performance-driven IT team and culture.

RESULTS AND EXPECTATIONS: .

• Develops and communicates strategies to provide efficient, scalable and robust technology solutions
• Provides direction with NetSuite platform to arrive at Company strategic goals.
• Understands the needs of the “customer," which would be internal and external users. Blends this understanding with business processes for the improvement of IT.
• Business Solutions Improvement – proactively seeks out opportunities for improvement
• Establish and leverage an IT Steering Committee to set technology and application priorities together with the business.
• Ability to breakdown business processes for improvement utilizing various techniques and technologies.
• Establish and follow a process to assign prioritization to IT priorities based on alignment to business strategy and value delivered. Act as the lead interface between business and IT organization to ensure that performance and business objectives are met and delivered on time.
• Oversee management of budgets, costs and resources and negotiates the vendor supply agreements and vendor contracts.
• Strong business process reengineering skills with a focus on improving end-to-end operational processes.
• Manage third party partnerships with IT suppliers.
• Aware of emerging technologies and translate implications of the new technology into an effective and appropriate technology vision.
• Establish and manage processes that are responsive to resolving user reported issues and maintains and improves system/network operational performance.
• Understands operational systems to provide direction, guidance and productivity enhancements.
• Select, develop and motivate a team with the skills to lead, design, develop and support technology and services that meet business objectives while satisfying the cost criteria.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to the organization, client, and junior members of the organization and serves as a role model.
• Promote teamwork, within own group, across technology and across the organization.
• Policy development and control, implementation and monitoring of data accuracy.
• Establish an information security program to ensure protection of company information (including privileged/confidential and personal information), the company network and user computers/devices.
  
  

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business with emphasis in IT or Computer Science
• 7 - 10 years of technology leadership experience
• Experience in retail, consumer brands industries and processes and have familiarity of Lean/Six Sigma, business process improvement
• Experience in budgeting and vendor negotiations
• Experience in automating sales, accounting, procurement, and operations planning, project management
• Experience in Operation Technologies i.e., warehouse/distribution technologies, Supply and Demand Planning, inventory
• Experience with Information Security
  
  

Preffered Skills

• Demonstrated skills in NetSuite
• Experience in NetSuite Analytics, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft C#, and code review.
• Experience as CIO, VP of IT
• Champion of Change
• Strong communicator
• Leadership experience in transforming business processes facilitating cross-functional teams through project management methodologies/tools
• Proven performance management skills
• Requires demonstrated ability to conceptualize, launch and deliver multiple technology projects on time and within budget
• Knowledge of business and emerging technology trends.
  
  

BENEFITS:

Walton Signage offers benefits that commence on the 1st of the following month of hire, 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% and full vesting after 90 days, paid time off, holidays, and competitive compensation depending on experience. To apply please complete the preliminary application online.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer