Director of IT

ARCADIA INC.•Vernon, CA

18h•$175,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadia Products, a DMC Global company, is seeking a hands-on, business-oriented Director of Information Technology to lead technology strategy, ERP operations, digital transformation initiatives, and day-to-day IT operations across the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role serves as a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for ensuring technology investments support the company's financial, operational, and growth objectives. The Director of Information Technology serves as Arcadia Products' senior technology leader and strategic business partner to the CFO. The role is responsible for aligning technology investments, ERP strategy, business systems, and operational processes with Arcadia's financial and operational objectives while supporting the broader goals of DMC Global. Unlike traditional IT leadership roles, this position requires a leader who remains actively involved in technology execution. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) and has personally participated in ERP implementations, configurations, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing environments. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable discussing business strategy with executive leadership, collaborating with plant operations teams on the manufacturing floor, and working directly within technology platforms to drive operational improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
7–10+ years of progressive information technology experience, including leadership responsibilities.
7+ years of hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) experience.
Demonstrated experience participating in at least one full-cycle D365 F&O implementation within a manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environment.
Previous experience managing technology teams, projects, vendors, consultants, and business stakeholders.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, inventory management, procurement, warehouse operations, and finance.
Experience with: D365 Finance & Operations, Power Platform, Power BI, Dataverse, SQL, Azure technologies, Enterprise system integrations.
Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting building products manufacturing, construction products, industrial manufacturing, engineered products, or related industries.
Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
Microsoft Dynamics certifications.
Experience leading ERP modernization, digital transformation, AI implementations, or business systems initiatives.
Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and systems integration activities.
Experience with Soft Tech V6 or other CPQ platforms.

Responsibilities

Serve as the business and technical owner of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations platform.
Lead ERP strategy, governance, optimization, and enhancement initiatives.
Partner with business stakeholders to prioritize system improvements and process optimization efforts.
Provide hands-on leadership for configuration, testing, integrations, reporting, and deployment activities.
Ensure D365 F&O effectively supports manufacturing, inventory, procurement, warehouse, supply chain, and financial operations.
Manage ERP upgrades, releases, and long-term platform strategy.
Develop and execute Arcadia's technology roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
Serve as the primary technology advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team.
Lead technology planning, budgeting, prioritization, and resource allocation activities.
Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
Drive digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, customer service, and commercial operations.
Develop a deep understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and financial processes.
Identify opportunities to automate workflows and improve operational efficiency.
Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on process standardization and continuous improvement.
Translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
Oversee daily IT operations, including end-user support, infrastructure, network services, business applications, and vendor relationships.
Ensure system availability, reliability, performance, and scalability.
Manage relationships with managed service providers, software vendors, implementation partners, and consultants.
Establish and maintain IT policies, standards, and operational procedures.
Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
Ensure appropriate controls are in place to protect company data and systems.
Monitor technology risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Maintain cybersecurity best practices and support employee awareness initiatives.
Support compliance, governance, and information security requirements.
Lead, mentor, and develop internal IT personnel and external technology partners.
Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the organization.
Provide leadership during technology projects, implementations, and organizational change initiatives.