Director Information Technology
About The Position
The Electric Wiring Systems Division at Legrand North & Central America is seeking an experienced Director of Information Technology (Dir of IT) to lead and oversee the Cablofil and Power Bus Way businesses. The ideal candidate would work remotely from one of the following cities: Charlotte, NC, St. Louis, MO or Toronto, ON. The roles includes overseeing the development and implementation of technology initiatives that align with the company’s strategic goals. This role involves managing IT applications, ensuring cybersecurity, and driving technological innovation to support business operations and growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Admin, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the manufacturing or industrial sector.
- Previous experience in implementing and managing SAP environment, preferably S/4.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align programs with organizational goals and long-term vision.
- Decision-Making: Confident in making data-driven decisions under pressure.
- Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks proactively.
- Budgeting & Financial Acumen: Managing program budgets and cost optimization.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the IT strategy in alignment with the company’s objectives, ensuring technology initiatives enhance business performance.
- Lead ERP roadmaps and strategy across multi-site manufacturing environments.
- Oversee the maintenance and optimization of IT systems to ensure reliability and scalability.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend investments to improve efficiency, security, and scalability.
- Lead annual IT budgeting and planning, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Oversee risk assessments, compliance initiatives, and vulnerability management.
- Lead incident response planning and ensure disaster recovery and business continuity readiness.
- Negotiate and manage relationships with external technology vendors and service providers.
- Oversee the planning and execution of IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
- Define and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures.
- Establish metrics, KPIs, and reporting to measure IT performance and value delivery.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- high employer 401K match
- paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
- above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
- bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
- paid time off to volunteer
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
