The Senior Director of Information Technology leads the global IT function at H&V, ensuring reliable systems, secure infrastructure, and data-driven solutions that enable the company’s manufacturing, commercial, and financial operations.
This role focuses on execution excellence, operational reliability, and disciplined delivery of enterprise technology initiatives — including ERP/MES platforms, infrastructure, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The Senior Director partners closely with Finance, Operations, and Commercial leaders, and works collaboratively across Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, HR, and Compliance to ensure IT services and investments directly support business priorities and performance goals. This position reports to the CFO.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Execution
- Lead and develop a global IT organization focused on service and accountability.
- Translate strategic objectives into executable IT plans and roadmaps.
- Ensure reliable operation of core systems and infrastructure globally.
- Strengthen IT governance, delivery processes, and performance metrics.
Systems and Platform Management
- Lead ERP roadmap execution in partnership with process owners.
- Support Finance and Commercial teams with data and reporting accuracy.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
- Maintain robust cybersecurity practices and network reliability.
- Manage vendors and optimize service delivery.
Business Partnership and Collaboration
- Build strong relationships with plant and functional leaders.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Communicate performance, budgets, and project updates clearly to leadership.
Success in the First 12 Months
1. Operational Reliability: Consistent system uptime and reliable IT service delivery.
2. ERP and Platform Execution: Achieve roadmap milestones and stakeholder alignment.
3. Financial and Vendor Discipline: Improve IT spend transparency and reporting.
4. Team and Culture: Strengthen trust through communication and responsiveness.
5. Cybersecurity: Standardize global infrastructure and security performance metrics.
Qualifications and Experience
- 8–10 years of progressive IT leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of enterprise systems, data integration, and infrastructure.
- Proven ability to lead through change and improve service delivery.
- Experience managing vendors, budgets, and multi-site operations.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Personal Attributes
- Hands-on operator – detailed yet strategic.
- Service-minded leader – responsive and dependable.
- Structured and reliable – delivers with discipline.
- Team builder – develops and empowers global IT staff.
- Calm communicator – clear and solutions-oriented.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred.
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