Vice President of Information Technology

Jacuzzi Group

About The Position

Jacuzzi Group is seeking a visionary Vice President of Information Technology to join its leadership team during a period of growth. This newly created leadership role will define and execute an IT strategy that drives operational efficiency, build and scale the IT organization for Jacuzzi Bath, deliver technology solutions that support growth, and help provide an exceptional customer experience. The role calls for a leader with experience managing large-scale IT projects, implementing technology, and leading teams in a fast-paced environment. The Vice President will develop a shared-services IT model supporting multiple business units; design the IT organization, roles, structure, reporting lines, and phased hiring plan for Jacuzzi Bath; and lead and develop a high-performing team. The role will also oversee IT service management, process improvement, enterprise systems, data governance and analytics, IT financial planning, and vendor relationships. The position collaborates with leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Customer Service, and provides executive leadership with regular updates on IT performance, projects, risks, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 5 years in an executive position.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL, or Lean Six Sigma.
Strong experience leading ERP and CRM implementations and optimization efforts.
Knowledge of cybersecurity, risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Proven success delivering process improvements and measurable business results.
Experience managing vendors, contracts, and technology budgets.
Must be willing to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA.
Experience supporting manufacturing, construction, building products, home services, distribution, or related industries.
Experience in private-equity-backed organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an IT strategy aligned with company objectives.
Build a shared-services IT model that supports multiple business units.
Collaborate with leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.
Translate business needs into technology solutions and communicate technical concepts in clear business terms.
Provide executive leadership with regular updates on IT performance, projects, risks, and strategic initiatives.
Design the Jacuzzi Bath IT organization, including the roles, structure, and reporting lines needed to support manufacturing and remodeling.
Create a phased hiring plan that scales the IT team with business growth.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team.
Establish IT key performance indicators.
Determine the appropriate balance between internal resources and outsourced services.
Promote a customer-focused approach in which IT is viewed as a trusted business partner.
Oversee IT service management processes, including incident, change, and problem management.
Standardize systems and processes while reducing manual work and inefficiencies.
Partner with business leaders to improve and automate key operational workflows.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Manage enterprise applications, including ERP, CRM, financial, HRIS, manufacturing, and project management systems.
Lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
Establish data governance, reporting, and analytics capabilities to support business decisions.
Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with organizational needs.
Develop and manage the IT budget and long-term technology investment plans.
Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, service agreements, and strategic partnerships.
Monitor IT spending and identify cost-saving and operational-efficiency opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel as needed.