DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MegaMex Foods LLC•Orange, CA

13d

About The Position

Are you looking to join one of the fastest growing Mexican food companies in the US? Here at MegaMex Foods, our purpose is to Reimagine Mexican Flavors. MegaMex was born in 2009, and we have found our niche in bringing unique and traditional Mexican flavors to dinner and restaurant tables around the world. At the core of who we are is Together – Juntos. Together, we will bring the spirit of Mexico to every table. We value different backgrounds and work experiences as they provide new ideas and ways to Reimagine Mexican Flavors. We aim to drive a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, safe, and free to be themselves. We are Juntos! The Director of IT is accountable for stabilizing and operationalizing MegaMex's ERP and legacy systems by restoring system reliability, delivery discipline, and business trust. This position must build foundational processes, teams, and vendor controls required to move MegaMex from reactive execution to predictable performance, Accountable for setting up the IT strategy and executing it based on budget and prioritization,

Requirements

Holds a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related field, with an advanced degree such as an MBA or master's in information systems preferred but not required
The role requires 10 or more years of progressive IT experience, including demonstrated leadership at the senior manager or director level with responsibility for enterprise systems, teams, budgets, and vendors
Prior experience stabilizing underperforming or highly reactive IT environments is essential, along with a proven track record supporting core business operations in complex settings such as CPG, manufacturing, supply chain, or similar industries
Demonstrate strong executive-level communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely translate complex technical issues, risks, and trade-offs into plain business language for senior stakeholders
Must possess strong, practical computer and technical skills, with hands-on experience overseeing enterprise systems in complex environments, This includes a solid understanding of ERP platforms (Business Central a must), core business applications, infrastructure, cloud and on-prem environments, cybersecurity fundamentals, and data integrations, enabling informed decision-making and effective oversight without being the primary technical implementer

Nice To Haves

Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Stabilization & Execution (Primary Focus): Take full ownership of day-to-day operations across all MegaMex's ERP and legacy systems, Reduce incidents, escalations, and delivery volatility, Establish clear accountability for systems, vendors, and teams, Drive root-cause resolution—not workarounds, Ensure production stability across core platforms (e.g., ERP, supply chain, manufacturing, commercial systems)
Delivery Discipline & Governance: Implement basic but effective delivery governance (prioritization, intake, execution tracking), Move the organization from reactive to planned delivery, ensure commitments are realistic and met, Introduce standard operating rhythms (weekly ops, monthly reviews)
Business Partnership & Trust Building: Act as the primary IT point of contact for senior business stakeholders, translate business needs into executable technology plans, reset expectations where needed—firmly and transparently, rebuild credibility by consistently delivering on commitments
Vendor & Cost Management: Take ownership of key vendor relationships and performance, Renegotiating scope, service level agreements, and accountability where necessary, reduce over-dependence on vendors through better internal ownership, manage and optimize a significant IT operating budget
Team Leadership & Capability Building: Lead and develop managers and senior individual contributors, Address skill gaps and performance issues decisively, Clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision rights, Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Foundation for Future Strategy: Create a pragmatic long-term roadmap focused on stability and incremental improvement, identify technical debt and systemic risks, partner with the Sr, Director of IT on long-term modernization planning, ensure today’s fixes do not create tomorrow's problems