Director of Information Technology

Cloverdale Foods Co•Mandan, ND

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of IT will be responsible for leading a team to improve operational performance, support and enhance capability, and deliver and maintain technological systems in our manufacturing facility. The Director of IT is a hands-on leader/driver, responsible for the strategy, planning and successful execution of all information technology goals, capabilities and initiatives that support Cloverdale’s business goals and objectives. This leader collaborates with clients and colleagues at all levels of the organization to understand business needs and align technology services and solutions to those needs. The Director will manage a team of IT professionals and numerous outside providers and be responsible for the architecture, availability, scalability, resiliency, security, efficiency and continuity of all technological environments, services and support. This position will lead major technology-based initiatives and Cloverdale’s effort to incorporate more technology-enabled solutions.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or related field from an accredited institution is required.
5 years’ experience directing IT strategy and oversight of multiple technology functions, departments, and initiatives.
2 years’ experience managing and supporting systems integration, project and varied plant experience.
Track record of strong people/team development and leadership.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization.
Strong written and verbal communication, including documentation standards.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines and see projects through completion.
Experience developing and managing project plans, departmental and project budgets, and requests for capital.
Successful track record leading and driving organizational change, including business processes that are dependent on enabling tools and technologies.
Experience architecting and deploying a technology ecosystem utilizing on-premises, cloud-based, hosted, and SaaS environments.
Highly effective client engagement skills and ability to understand and efficiently address needs.
Demonstrated business savvy to work effectively with other leaders to achieve key business and technology goals.
Expertise in managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Direct experience managing information security requirements.
Advanced practitioner of Microsoft Office; particularly Excel and Power Point.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree is preferred.
PMP certification is preferred.
Exposure to ISO 27001 compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage and direct all technology resources, initiatives and investments towards Cloverdale’s goals and objectives.
Provide leadership and management of staff in areas to include all supervision, performance management, career development, and all other personnel-related functions.
Ensure that all initiatives in the IT portfolio have clear business goals and successful metrics.
Direct the technology strategy and architecture in partnership with outside partners.
Oversee IT security and compliance policy, procedures, and execution of initiatives that allow for the effective and efficient operation of Cloverdale’s business and continued positive client relationships.
Evaluate and lead the business through the re-architecting of core technology-enabled processes and systems to enable greater effectiveness and efficiency in collaboration with employees at every level of the organization.
Negotiate and manage relationships and contracts with outside technology providers and consultants.
Develop, plan, and implement information and operations technology systems, including IT and network infrastructure, controls and automation systems, and integration of existing and new technologies.
Provide leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to effectively resolve issues and deliver sustainable solutions while enhancing resource capability.
Provide project management leadership including requirements gathering, project development, vendor management, proposal development and review, effective planning and execution, on time, in scope, and on budget.
Facilitate and support the numerous manufacturing processes and control systems within Operations, collaborating with Engineering, IT, Operations, and Corporate management and vendor resources.
Produce an annual IT plan and budget that is integrated into Cloverdale’s business planning and budgeting processes.
All other duties as assigned.