Director of Information Technology (ERP)

An established industrial organization is seeking a hands-on IT Director to lead technology operations while aligning enterprise systems with business performance goals. This role blends strategic leadership with day-to-day execution, requiring strong ownership of ERP platforms, data integrity, and IT service delivery within a lean operating environment (responsible for all of IT, end-to-end). The ideal candidate is a practical technology leader who drives measurable outcomes through disciplined execution and cross-functional partnership.

Worksite Location

• Bloomington, MN (5 days a week in-office position)

Pay Range

• up to $175K base salary + annual bonus
• No work visa sponsorship available; no C2C, thank you

Benefits

• Base salary + bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• 20 days of Paid Personal Time (PTO)
• 5 days Sick Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays

Roles & Responsibilities

IT Leadership & Technology Strategy

• Define and execute a pragmatic technology roadmap aligned to organizational priorities and growth objectives
• Establish clear governance, prioritization frameworks, and performance metrics for IT initiatives
• Ensure technology investments support operational efficiency, scalability, and measurable business value

Enterprise Systems & ERP Leadership

• Own governance, performance, and continuous improvement of ERP and core enterprise applications
• Maintain system stability, data accuracy, and structured change management practices
• Partner with business leaders to optimize workflows and system utilization
• Oversee integrations between ERP, CRM, analytics, and operational platforms

Data & Reporting Enablement

• Strengthen master data governance and enterprise data quality standards
• Improve reporting capabilities and business visibility through modern analytics tools
• Support data-driven decision-making across operational and financial functions

IT Operations & Service Delivery

• Lead IT operations with defined service management processes and accountability measures
• Implement best practices for incident, change, and problem management
• Establish service performance expectations and operational KPIs
• Ensure cybersecurity controls, infrastructure reliability, and risk mitigation practices

Business Partnership & Collaboration

• Act as a strategic technology advisor to functional leaders across operations, finance, engineering, and commercial teams
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Promote alignment around systems ownership, data standards, and process improvements

Team & Vendor Management

• Lead and mentor a small internal IT team while coordinating external service providers
• Manage vendor performance, contracts, and delivery expectations
• Oversee IT budgeting with a focus on efficiency, value realization, and ROI

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading IT functions with direct ownership of enterprise systems and ERP platforms
• Hands‑on ERP expertise within manufacturing, industrial, or operations-driven environments
• Successful leadership traits include strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution, willingness to roll up sleeves and work alongside teams, and ability to drive results without excessive approvals
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, integrations, and business process optimization
• Experience supporting BI/reporting solutions (e.g., Power BI or similar analytics tools)
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (ITIL or comparable practices preferred)
• Demonstrated project delivery experience using structured methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or hybrid approaches)
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
• Strong communication skills with experience influencing stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Analytical mindset with structured problem‑solving capabilities
• High accountability, ownership mentality, and execution focus

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award‑winning, earning recognition on Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let’s find your people, together.

Versique is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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