Head of Enterprise Technology & Digital Strategy

A manufacturing and supply chain business ($2B+ revenue, 10+ locations, 9 manufacturing plants) is hiring a senior technology executive to lead the global information systems function. The company is privately owned, US-headquartered, and operates across regulated industries including personal care, food service, and consumer goods.

About the Role

This is a confidential executive search to replace or upgrade an incumbent, with a focus on transformation, AI enablement, and ERP modernization.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a 3-year roadmap for enterprise systems, digital platforms, and data governance
• Oversee all core systems including ERP (JD Edwards), WMS (Logility), HCM (UKG), MES, and M365
• Develop and scale AI/ML pilots across manufacturing, finance, operations, and customer-facing workflows
• Drive post-merger technology integration and support digital transformation across 9 plants and multiple DCs
• Create an IS organizational structure to match scale, security, and innovation goals
• Oversee a multi-million dollar technology budget (OPEX & CAPEX), vendor strategy, and insourcing/outsourcing decisions
• Implement scalable cybersecurity, DR/BCP, and compliance controls

Qualifications

• Led global IT or IS teams in complex, multi-site manufacturing or logistics environments
• Delivered measurable impact through ERP modernization, AI/ML rollout, or data governance programs
• Reported to the CEO, President, or executive committee
• Worked in companies between $500M–$5B in revenue
• Managed budgets of $10M+ and teams of 40+ across infrastructure, apps, and security
• Translated business needs into digital strategies across supply chain, finance, HR, and operations
• Been accountable for IS transformation in a private-equity, privately-held, or family-owned business
• Experience with systems like Oracle Fusion, JD Edwards, UKG, Microsoft Azure, MES platforms, or MDM tools

Required Skills

• Led global IT or IS teams in complex, multi-site manufacturing or logistics environments
• Delivered measurable impact through ERP modernization, AI/ML rollout, or data governance programs
• Reported to the CEO, President, or executive committee
• Worked in companies between $500M–$5B in revenue
• Managed budgets of $10M+ and teams of 40+ across infrastructure, apps, and security
• Translated business needs into digital strategies across supply chain, finance, HR, and operations
• Been accountable for IS transformation in a private-equity, privately-held, or family-owned business
• Experience with systems like Oracle Fusion, JD Edwards, UKG, Microsoft Azure, MES platforms, or MDM tools

Preferred Skills

• Direct executive visibility, with the mandate to scale digital systems from the ground up
• Opportunity to reshape legacy tech in a stable, profitable business with long-term ownership
• Flexible location: preference for Midwest-based candidates or those open to hybrid travel
• Confidential replacement of a senior leader — company is stable but ready for change

Travel: ~25% across US sites. Team size: 60+ global FTEs and contractors.

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