VP, Chief Information Officer

Hach•Loveland, CO

17h•$275,000 - $400,000•Hybrid

About The Position

An exceptional opportunity to lead the enterprise-wide IT strategy for a high-performance technology company that protects water quality around the world and is undertaking extensive multi-year digital transformation. This executive position will suit a CIO who has consistently leveraged world-class IT as a competitive enabler, driven technology innovation, and operated as a true strategic digital partner, ideally in large global organizations. You’ll be part of a mature, resilient and mission-driven organization with a strong people & customer-centric culture. A fast-evolving, globally matrixed environment provides cross functional collaboration with high calibre executive peers, stimulating challenges and further career development options in an expanding group with Fortune 500 heritage. The Opportunity Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, at Hach (www.hach.com), a Veralto company, we're working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of water and our environment. Based in Colorado (or able to relocate) and working at the Loveland HQ 3 days a week, the VP, Chief Information Officer will lead the enterprise-wide IT systems and technology strategy across Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, Infrastructure, and Systems Development. Reporting to Hach's President and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the CIO will employ the organization's technological capabilities, speed, and customer service to outperform competitors while evolving cutting-edge digital strategy. This role requires extensive IT leadership in complex organizations, large-program ERP delivery experience (ideally Cloud oriented), and the ability to consolidate and enhance the current IT landscape across multiple legacy acquisition entities. You'll lead a team of 80+ IT professionals while driving innovation that generates revenue and competitive advantage. The jobholder will make a significant impact within Hach and potentially across the expanding Veralto organization, where ongoing major investment in systems, cloud, digital, and AI—combined with planned M&A activities—provides exceptional future leadership opportunities.

Requirements

10+ years overseeing multiple IT functions (ERP, ERM, BI, CRM, Infrastructure, IT Services) in fast-paced, global multi-site organizations, ideally in industrial, manufacturing, or distribution settings
Must have demonstrated large-program ERP delivery leadership; Oracle Fusion or similar cloud-based modern ERP platform experience strongly preferred
Proven track record delivering enterprise solutions and automation with deep understanding of Enterprise Systems, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Digital IT strategy
Excellent strategic planning, change management, and execution skills with experience driving IT as an enabler of strategic initiatives
Experience with IT M&A integrations in large divisions or companies
Superior interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence executive stakeholders
Existing US resident based in Colorado (or willing to relocate with our support), allowing hybrid working at our Loveland HQ, plus international travel (40-50% during peak periods)
BA or BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration; MS or MBA preferred or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the IT strategy, roadmap, and priorities that support Hach's business goals, drive innovation, and generate increased revenues
Lead execution of enterprise initiatives including ERP, CRM, BI, and Infrastructure in partnership with Corporate IT and business leadership
Build and develop a high-performing team of 80+ IT professionals through coaching, mentoring, and fostering engagement
Establish productive relationships with executive stakeholders to influence adoption of modern IT capabilities and ensure alignment with business objectives
Ensure cyber-security capabilities and SOX/PCI compliance meet organizational standards and Veralto IT requirements
Leverage emerging technologies (Process Mining, RPA, AI) to drive process improvements and cost reduction
Deploy governance models that enable IT to meet organizational priorities in an agile manner
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate effective contracts for software, services, and tools; develop annual budgets
Champion continuous improvement through the Veralto Enterprise System (VES)