Vice President, Information Technology

Vice President, Information Technology

About the Company

Respected company in the foodservice packaging industry

Industry

Food & Beverages

Type

Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Information Technology to join its Executive Leadership Team. This strategic role is pivotal in defining the IT roadmap, driving enterprise-wide transformation, and ensuring high-performing day-to-day IT operations. The successful candidate will be a transformational technology executive with a strong blend of strategic vision and operational excellence, responsible for leading technology-driven innovation initiatives that enhance employee productivity, enable digital business growth, and drive smart manufacturing and automation. Key responsibilities include developing and executing a comprehensive IT strategy, overseeing all daily IT operations, and serving as a strategic partner to the CXO and executive team. The role also involves organizational leadership, talent development, change management, and establishing strong governance practices for IT. Candidates for this role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a Master's degree or MBA strongly preferred, and at least 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in senior IT executive roles within large, complex organizations, and experience in leading enterprise-wide technology transformations, including ERP, IoT / smart factory initiatives, and digital enablement. Skills required include being a strategic thinker with strong operational execution, expertise in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP, and service management, and exceptional communication, collaboration, and change leadership. Strong financial acumen and the ability to manage large IT budgets are essential, as is the ability to lead high-performing teams and foster an innovation-driven culture.

Hiring Manager Title

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

• Information Technology