Vice President of IT - #1411457

Brief Description

The Vice President of IT will lead all strategy and oversight of day-to-day operations for all infrastructure, business systems, and DevOps across the enterprise (4 primary business segments supported by 1600 employees, and 35+ locations across USA and Canada). Direct responsibility will include managing a team of 12 to 18 employees (4-5 direct reports).. Position reports directly to the CTO and will manage a budget of approx. $6-7M (operations payroll). CapEx for next 2-3 years is $10-15M supporting Technology Transformation. This key new hire/role will advance operational and cybersecurity practices, establish path to improving technical / systems architecture across key products and platforms, align / prioritize IT roadmap to improving key business capabilities, establish / evolve key practices (SDLC, DevOps, and program management), and finally, work strategically and iteratively towards reducing and remediating technical debt while providing forward-thinking vision and leadership to the business. The IT leader will utilize a breadth of experience maturing legacy environments for mid-sized market leaders. The current tech environment includes a hybrid infrastructure mix (on-prem / cloud), legacy in-house systems, Salesforce, SYSPRO, NetSuite, and SAP.

• Lead and grow an IT organization and oversee relationships with key IT and non-IT (i.e., customer supply chain and technology organizations) vendors and third parties in order to support continued growth.
• Plan and direct the strategic goals and initiatives of SSS information technology organization in alignment with company objectives.
• Cultivate effective business relationships with key stakeholders from across the business.
• Innovate and develop cybersecurity strategies for the IT environment, including policies, procedures, and governance programs for the corporate environment. Support client relationships and business development through security audit requests related analyses.
• Articulate and validate the organization’s obligations against relevant customer, management, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Maintain organizational effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing IT solutions across a multi-site organization, including selection and implementation or upgrading of existing enterprise applications.
• Day to day operational management of the IT organization to include infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
• Plan and execute major implementations and modifications to organizational systems and IT processes; this will include the selection and management of MSPs and other 3rd party vendors.
• Revise SDLC, DevOps, enterprise architecture practices to assure best practices and scalability.
• Drive decision making through the use of data and analytics to implement a strategy to fully utilize existing information to create the maximum impact for the business and customers.
• Understand organizational business goals (ex. Optimize margins, reduce lead times, improve EBITDA, improve business intelligence reporting), IT strategies, and IT industry trends to develop comprehensive technology strategies and next generation roadmaps.
• Support acquisition diligence and integration activities to support growth and or consolidation
• Manage IT products, platforms, and back-office environments including web portals, SaaS applications and cyber security functions.
• Lead IT organization in strategic and operational planning related to the corporate IT environment, including fostering innovation, organizing the allocation of resources, planning support structures, and incorporating IT best-practices.
• Foster a service-oriented culture with emphasis on empowering the business and its employees to do their jobs efficiently while enhancing collaboration across the enterprise.
• Manage IT spend by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, analyzing variances, identifying inefficiencies (process and pricing) and initiating corrective actions.
• Develop capabilities of direct reports and recruit additional talent as needed to support the IT function.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
• Influence departmental culture and renew sense of urgency and accountability.
• Collaborate with VP of Data Analytics to establish short/long
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required. Preferably focused on Technology, Comp Sci or Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of department– level IT leadership (Business Systems, DevOps and infrastructure)
• Depth in maturing IT Security, Governance, and standardization.
• Track record in achieving KPIs and articulating/reporting the department’s ROI.
• Strong program management and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and culture.
• Demonstrate a confident, change-agent, hands-on, player/coach, action-oriented leadership style.
• Ability to work on-site 4-5 days/wk and travel to other facilities as necessary – travel 25% and up to 50% during key programs and or M&A activity
  
  

Summary

Company Overview

Backed by over 100 years of combined experience, Sunbelt Solomon offers an unmatched ability to provide comprehensive, configured solutions for utility, industrial, and commercial applications. Our engineering capabilities, safety, environmental qualifications, and dedication to delivering quality products have truly made the difference in keeping customers across a broad spectrum of industries powered and supported for the long haul. Sunbelt Solomon is a global company with brands across US, Canada, and Chile. Our teams include Trinity Power, Phasor, Valley Transformers, Titan Quality Power Services, Holland Industrial Services, Magna IV Engineering Inc., and Power Solutions Group LLC. These brands allow Sunbelt Solomon to offer a wide scope of product offerings, service capabilities, and best-in-class industry expertise. We are honored to be the go-to resource for all things electrical transformers and committed to advancing the future of our organization and our industry.

Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values

In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.

• Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.
• Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.
• Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.
• Core Values:
• People: The core of our success.
• Safety: It’s in our DNA.
• Strategic: We forge our own future.
• Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.
• Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.
  
  

Company Benefits

Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pre-Employment Screening

Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical and respiratory fit test may also be required based on the job responsibilities and location of the position.