Vice President of Technology

Millennium-•Delavan, WI

About The Position

Vice President of Technology: Architect of Tomorrow We're not just looking for a VP of Technology. We're seeking a digital alchemist, a tech wizard, a future-forward force. Someone who doesn't just manage technology, but shapes it into a competitive advantage. The ideal candidate is a bright, innovative, and growth-minded technology leader with a proven track record of scaling fast-growing organizations within related industries. This strategic business partner will be instrumental in architecting and championing Millennium’s next chapter. As an outstanding people leader, they will possess high emotional intelligence, with a strong passion for coaching and developing teams. Exceptional communication skills will enable them to motivate and inspire the organization by effectively articulating opportunities and challenges. The ideal candidate will be an agile thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. They will enjoy influencing and collaborating with senior leaders to execute growth strategies that support the organization's vision. With tenacity and high energy, they will lead by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Above all, this leader will embody Millennium’s core values of passion, curiosity, caring, and dependability, championing these values throughout the organization. Reports to: President of Millennium

Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ general technology experience including 5+ years in a leadership role.
Technology leadership experience with Applications, Infrastructure (cloud, SAAS) Project Management/PMO, core ERP systems, digital and data exposure/awareness.
Appetite for hands-on leadership that moves the company forward
Proven ability to explain technical concepts across all levels of the organization
High level of financial acumen, ideally including P&L leadership
Proven Track record of optimizing technology and establishing and cultivating collaborative relationships to achieve business objectives
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop an effective and innovative technology team
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
Strong work ethic and the highest ethical standards are assumed

Nice To Haves

Experience in the telecom industry or a related field is preferred, but not required; familiarity with industrial distribution is a plus
Bachelor’s degree preferred; MBA is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop trust and maintain a positive, accessible leadership presence throughout all parts of the business.
Lead, inspire, and motivate team members to ensure a positive and collaborative environment resulting in a high performance and continuous improvement culture that values the contribution of each team member.
Executes technology portion of business plan and optimizes its use
Leads and partner with peers to achieve business results using technology
Review new technology, and ensure appropriate new technology is implemented cost-effectively
Build solutions that enable world-class employee and customer experience
Lead technology project execution
Ensure continuous prioritization and delivery of the most impactful work
Proactively communicate project status and take ownership of risks/issues
Ensure secure, highly available, and up-to-date Technology services
Develop and leverage partners to leverage capabilities and talent not housed internally
Ensure technology solutions are maintained, up to date, and secure