Position Summary
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
• Oversee enterprise applications (Oracle, TIPS/Lovis, MES, Planful, etc.). • 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
Operational Reliability: Consistent system uptime and reliable IT service delivery. • Achieve roadmap milestones and stakeholder alignment. • Improve IT spend transparency and reporting. • Strengthen trust through communication and responsiveness. • 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.