This position falls within the Global Information Systems (GIS) leadership team reporting to the SVP/Chief Information Officer. The position has responsibility for global business system applications, such as those supporting the Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, General & Administration and Product Development functions. The position also partners with other teams across GIS to drive internal process improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence. This position will be a lead candidate in the CIO succession strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
Business Application Management
Responsible for organizations providing systems administration, maintenance, systems performance optimization for global applications supporting manufacturing execution, quality and financial systems
Delivery of high-quality end-user application services for more than 50 global applications
Development and harmonization of policies, compliance with SOX, FDA, ISO and other regulatory requirements
Drives internal optimization programs for IT, focused on agility, quality and efficiencies
IT Strategy and Technology Innovation
Drives the strategy and tactical support for high-availability (24/7) for global business applications
Executes business transformational projects, on time, on budget and delivering the desired business outcomes
Partners closely with the Product Development functions and is responsible for enabling applications that support new product launches and first customer shipments.
Stays current with emerging trends and technologies and advises business stakeholders on opportunities to drive value through technology solutions
Ensures that Cybersecurity policies and guidelines are adhered to.
Talent Management
Plans organizational structure for team that supports current global business stakeholder needs and can evolve to meet future needs.
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs
Requirements:
Track record of successfully delivering large-scale multi technology projects (including ERP systems) that meet quality, time, and budget requirements
Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in a matrixed organization globally
Strong vendor management experience in negotiating large software licensing and services contracts, including Managed Service Providers and Off-Shore partner relationships
Strong change management and inter-personal relationship skills
Must be self-directed and able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization, including executive management
Track record of customer orientation/focus inclusive of objective performance metrics
Proven capability to design IT team organization in alignment with modern software development principals such as Product Oriented Operating Model, DevSecOps, Agile, Waterfall, etc
Strong English verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing and highly motivated teams in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Must be very detail oriented
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Experience/Education:
Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; MBA preferred
20+ years of direct IT experience
5+ years senior IT management experience having oversight of hardware and software in a hybrid environment, SaaS, On-Premise, PaaS, etc.
5+ years’ experience supporting the IT needs of a 1000+ employee base engineering, finance, manufacturing and/or R&D user community
High-level understanding of related business processes and is able to discuss business goals and objectives aligned with the functions supported
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