Senior Director, Information Technology

California Dairies Inc•Fresno, CA

About The Position

The Senior Director, IT will develop, plan, and implement an information technology (IT) strategy and team that meets the company’s business needs, delivers optimal return on investment, and maintains utmost security. Collaborates with members of the executive team to identify ways IT can assist the company in achieving business and financial goals. Identifies new IS developments and technologies; anticipates resulting organizational modifications. Develops and training IT staff to build skills for emerging technologies and future roles. Ensures that IT and network infrastructure adequately support the company’s computing, data processing, resource planning, security, and communications needs. Develops and implements the IT budget; builds, leads, and maintains IT team and resources, both internal and external. Communicates goals, projects, and timelines of the company to the department; plans ways to execute those goals within the department.Establishes long-term IS needs and plans and develops strategies for developing systems and acquiring software and hardware necessary to meet those needs. Assists as top-level contact for end users and outside vendors in determining IS requirements and/or solutions. Ensures compliance with government regulations that apply to systems operations. Works with supporting functions such as Operations, Sales, Marketing, Risk Management, Quality, Human Resources, and Finance Performs other related duties as assigned. Lead: Clearly communicate the company's vision & goals and how the team's work contributes to them. Set a positive example through their own work ethic, attitude, and commitment to quality. Develop and empower team members by delegating tasks effectively and providing opportunities for growth and development. Guide: Provide clear instructions and expectations, along with the “why”, for tasks and projects. Offer regular feedback and coaching to help team members improve their skills and performance. Foster a sense of teamwork and shared purpose, emphasizing that the team is stronger together. Support: Recognize and celebrate team accomplishments and individual contributions. Advocate for the team's needs and concerns, up, down, and across the organization. Encourage and support the team to challenge the status quo, to identify and suggest process improvements, and to embrace innovation.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in formal Project Management and in using PM software/programs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Excellent ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals.
Excellent managerial skills and ability to build, lead, and inspire a team.
Thorough understanding of information technology and information technology systems.
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to delegate effectively
Ability to communicate and work with employees at all levels of the organization, as well as our member/owners and external stakeholders
Perform tasks with a high level of confidentiality
Flexible and positive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Strong team leadership skills and experience leading an IT team and department
Must demonstrate good judgment when carrying out duties as assigned.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology required.
10 years or more of experience in the administration of information systems and technology, with an increasing level of responsibility throughout.
English is required as the written and spoken language.
Must possess or be able to acquire a state issued Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with members of the executive team to identify ways IT can assist the company in achieving business and financial goals.
Identifies new IS developments and technologies; anticipates resulting organizational modifications.
Develops and training IT staff to build skills for emerging technologies and future roles.
Ensures that IT and network infrastructure adequately support the company’s computing, data processing, resource planning, security, and communications needs.
Develops and implements the IT budget; builds, leads, and maintains IT team and resources, both internal and external.
Communicates goals, projects, and timelines of the company to the department; plans ways to execute those goals within the department.
Establishes long-term IS needs and plans and develops strategies for developing systems and acquiring software and hardware necessary to meet those needs.
Assists as top-level contact for end users and outside vendors in determining IS requirements and/or solutions.
Ensures compliance with government regulations that apply to systems operations.
Works with supporting functions such as Operations, Sales, Marketing, Risk Management, Quality, Human Resources, and Finance
Performs other related duties as assigned.