Vp It (Remote Possible)

At Protech Business Solutions we strive to connect our candidates with a position that best provides job satisfaction, meets their financial requirements, and allows professional growth. We are currently seeking a VP IT on behalf of our client.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this newly created position will entail managing a team of IT professionals, both in administrative and field roles.

Our client has over 2,000 employees, in North America and Europe, making sustainable building products possible.

As the VP of IT, your responsibilities include leading IT and IS functions globally, coordinating policy development for improvements in IT performance, identifying and recommending resources for IT goals, and collaborating with leaders on daily and strategic IT objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure solutions are designed to be easily and naturally adopted by end users
• Manage and monitor IT KPI’s for service provided to the business
• Build and develop strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Develop, justify, manage, and refine annual budgets for both operational and capital spend
• Manage vendor relationships; negotiate with potential and existing vendors including MSA’s, pricing, SOW’s, and terms
• Manage, mentor, and develop a diverse team of direct reports including succession planning
• Identify, prioritize, and provide justification for the implementation of business-focused IT solutions solving multiple goals such as cost savings, efficiency, data collection/availability, and revenue generation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and achieve the stated goals
• Collaborate with Business Leaders to identify challenges that can be addressed with Technology
• Ensure resources are appropriately prioritized, balanced, and applied across multiple active projects
• Oversee multiple IT operational functions including Networking, Services (Service Desk and Techs), Mobility, Communications/Telephony, System Engineers/Administrators, and Business Application configuration & development
• Program management for both IT operations and solution implementation
• Oversee change management and communications as it relates to IT systems
• Evaluate, manage, and mitigate risk associated with IT systems (solution lifecycle management, new technologies & capabilities, cybersecurity, staffing)
• Develop and implement Cybersecurity best practices (systems and procedures) to ensure the company’s systems and data are secure

Requirements:

• Proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategies that drive innovation and growth
• At least 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership
• Strong technical expertise in infrastructure, marketing technology, legacy CRM, digital tools, website, support services, and cyber security.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing environment
• Experience leading an organization successfully through an ERP implementation, strategic planning and integrating businesses
• Ability to develop talent and create ways to better service employees and teams to improve productivity
• Exceptional communication skills: develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Driven to achieve results, holding self and others accountable to meet goals and commitments
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline

Our client is pleased to offer the following benefits:

• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement
• 401k employer match contribution at 50% of your contribution percentage, up to a total of 3%
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our client and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.