Director of IT

United Grain Corporation • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

The Director of Information Technology & Digital Transformation provides strategic leadership for United Grain Corporation's technology, cybersecurity, data, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives. The role develops and executes a multi-year technology and digital strategy aligned with the Company's strategic plan, operational performance, risk management, and long-term growth.

The Director leads enterprise systems, data and analytics platforms, cybersecurity programs, and digital innovation initiatives to improve business processes, decision-making, customer engagement, supply chain visibility, and organizational effectiveness. The position partners with executive leadership and business teams to identify technology-enabled opportunities that deliver measurable value and competitive advantage.

The Director also leads technology governance, service delivery, vendor management, business continuity, and talent development. The role is expected to promote a collaborative, respectful, and diverse corporate culture and support United Grain’s core values of Reliability, Safety, Integrity, and Inclusivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience will be considered.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible information technology experience.
• Experience leading IT personnel, technology projects, enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, vendors, and budgets.
• Experience with Active Directory, MS Teams, OneDrive, Power BI, PowerShell, JavaScript, JSOM, JSON, CSS, and REST APIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to independently prioritize daily job duties and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment, both in proximity and in practice.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas in English through spoken and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead UGC's technology, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation strategy in support of the Company's long-term strategic objectives.
• Establish and maintain enterprise technology governance, controls, compliance, and risk management frameworks to protect Company assets and ensure audit readiness.
• Develop and execute a cybersecurity and business resilience program, including incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Lead implementation and optimization of ERP, enterprise applications, and technology platforms to improve efficiency, decision-making, and business performance.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives that modernize business processes, increase automation, and create measurable business value.
• Develop digital solutions that strengthen relationships with producers, logistics partners, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Advance end-to-end supply chain visibility through integrated systems, analytics, and digital technologies that improve logistics performance and margin optimization.
• Lead UGC's data, analytics, business intelligence, and AI strategy to enable predictive insights and data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.
• Establish digital transformation KPIs and accountability measures to track adoption, productivity improvements, automation, data quality, and business outcomes.
• Partner with the leadership team to identify, evaluate, and prioritize technology investments that support strategic growth and operational excellence.
• Lead enterprise change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new technologies, processes, and ways of working.
• Maintain and enhance a high-performing technology team focused on innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director