Vice President – Information Technology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement an IT strategy that aligns with the company's goals.

• Establish a shared-services IT framework that supports various business units.

• Collaborate with leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.

• Convert business requirements into technological solutions and clearly communicate technical concepts in business terms.

• Provide updates to executive leadership regarding IT performance, projects, risks, and strategic initiatives.

• Design the IT organizational structure for Jacuzzi Bath, including roles, hierarchy, and reporting lines.

• Develop a phased hiring strategy that corresponds with business growth.

• Lead, mentor, and foster a high-performance IT team.

• Define IT key performance indicators.

• Assess the balance between in-house resources and outsourced services.

• Advocate for a customer-centric IT philosophy.

• Supervise IT service management processes, encompassing incident, change, and problem management.

• Standardize systems and processes while minimizing manual tasks and inefficiencies.

• Enhance and automate essential operational workflows.

• Propel continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

• Oversee enterprise applications, including ERP, CRM, financial, HRIS, manufacturing, and project management systems.

• Manage system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.

• Establish data governance, reporting, and analytics capabilities.

• Ensure systems are dependable, scalable, and in line with organizational requirements.

• Create and manage the IT budget along with long-term technology investment strategies.

• Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts, service agreements, and strategic partnerships.

• Monitor IT expenditures and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including a minimum of 5 years in an executive role.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL, or Lean Six Sigma.

• Preferred experience in manufacturing, construction, building products, home services, distribution, or similar industries.

• Experience in private-equity-backed companies is preferred.

• Strong background in leading ERP and CRM implementation and optimization initiatives.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity, risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery practices.

• Proven ability to deliver process improvements and measurable business outcomes.

• Experience in managing vendors, contracts, and technology budgets.

• Willingness to travel as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) with matching contributions.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Health insurance options.

• Health savings account availability.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Potential for bonuses.