ROLE OVERVIEW
Our client is seeking a Senior Director of Information Technology to lead its enterprise business applications function within a regulated manufacturing environment.
This role is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and ongoing optimization of enterprise technology platforms that support manufacturing, quality, finance, and corporate operations. The position combines hands-on leadership with strategic influence and plays a critical role in ensuring systems are reliable, secure, compliant, and scalable.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Director of Information Technology oversees all enterprise software applications and related initiatives to ensure optimal performance of business systems. This includes evaluating and implementing new solutions, managing ongoing system support, and partnering with executive leadership to align technology investments with operational and regulatory requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Enterprise Applications & Strategy
Analyze complex business requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions
Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise software systems
Establish and enforce technical standards to ensure consistency and maintainability
Approve business requirements prior to solution design
Periodically review organizational information needs and evolve systems accordingly
Core Systems & Operations
Manage ongoing support for critical corporate and operational systems, including:
SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing)
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), including the IBM Sterling integration platform
Ensure systems are properly configured, documented, backed up, and operated according to standards
Ensure users are fully trained and capable of utilizing enterprise systems
Innovation, Automation & Advanced Analytics
Champion innovation and continuous improvement
Leverage automation, self-service tools, and AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning) insights
Security, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure systems meet security, backup, and documentation requirements
Partner with the CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) on security and risk management
Support manufacturing environments subject to FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulations
Support SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance where applicable
Leadership & Delivery Management
Lead and develop internal teams and external contractors
Set objectives, delegate responsibilities, and manage performance
Develop and manage application release timelines
Review designs, development work, and test plans
Provide regular status reporting to senior leadership
Financial & Vendor Management
Manage departmental budgets and pursue cost-effective solutions
Maintain vendor relationships and contracts
Stakeholder Partnership
Serve as liaison between business, operations, and technical teams
Represent the information technology function in stakeholder meetings
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master s preferred
Extensive experience leading enterprise technology functions
Strong experience supporting manufacturing environments in regulated industries
Minimum of eight years of experience in information technology
Strong technical capability, business acumen, and strategic thinking
Proven leadership and communication skills with senior leadership and boards
Experience partnering with finance, audit, and compliance teams
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and build stakeholder consensus
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