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Sr. Director, Information Technology

Cole-Parmer • Vernon Hills, IL • 3h ago

Job Title: Sr Director, Information Technology - Americas

Reports To: SVP, Cole-Parmer & Digital Innovation

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Work Type: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Senior Director, Information Technology - Americas is responsible for leading all IT functions across the Americas region, including enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and analytics. This role ensures reliable technological operations while driving the modernization of the company's IT landscape, including the evaluation and transformation of legacy ERP systems.

The role will oversee IT delivery across multiple business sites throughout North and South America and will lead a team of functional IT leaders responsible for core technology domains.

This leader will play a critical role in evaluating the current ERP landscape, developing a modernization roadmap, and executing system transformation initiatives that enable operational efficiency, scalability, and digital capabilities.

The Senior Director will partner closely with business leaders and global IT leadership to ensure technology investments align with the company's strategic priorities and growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional IT Leadership

Lead all IT operations across the Americas region, supporting multiple commercial, manufacturing, and corporate sites.

Serve as the primary IT business partner for regional leadership, translating business needs into technology solutions.

Ensure reliable and secure delivery of IT services across the region.

Build and lead a high-performing IT leadership team consisting of functional domain leaders across applications, infrastructure, analytics, and cybersecurity.

ERP Modernization & Enterprise Applications

Lead the evaluation of current ERP platforms, many of which are legacy systems, to determine modernization opportunities.

Define and execute a multi-year ERP transformation roadmap, including system consolidation, upgrades, and potential platform migrations.

Partner with business stakeholders to standardize processes and maximize value from enterprise systems.

Ensure enterprise applications support finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial operations effectively.

Infrastructure & Regional IT Operations

Oversee regional IT infrastructure including networks, cloud platforms, end-user computing, and site technology services.

Ensure consistent IT service delivery across multiple facilities and offices across the Americas.

Manage IT operations to ensure high system availability and strong user support.

Lead adoption of modern infrastructure technologies to improve performance, resilience, and scalability.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Ensure regional compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements

Implement security standards and risk management practices across infrastructure and enterprise applications.

Partner with global cybersecurity teams to monitor threats, manage vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents.

Data & Analytics

Support the development and deployment of data platforms, reporting tools, and analytics capabilities

Partner with business leaders to enable data-driven decision making across operations and commercial teams.

Ensure strong data governance and integration across enterprise systems.

Leadership & Organization

Lead a team of 3/4 functional IT leaders, each responsible for major technology domains such as:

Enterprise Applications / ERP

Infrastructure & Cloud Operations, Cybersecurity

Data & Analytics

End User Services

Develop organizational capability and ensure strong alignment with business priorities.

Manage vendor relationships and technology partners supporting regional IT operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree or MBA preferred

Experience:

15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience

Qualifications:

Experience managing regional IT organizations across multiple sites

Strong experience with ERP platforms and enterprise system transformation

Proven track record leading technology modernization programs

Experience overseeing infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and analytics teams

Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution environments

Experience managing complex legacy IT landscapes and modernization initiatives

Experience working in private equity or high-growth environments

Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other essential time constraints.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization.

Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $225,000-$250,000, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.

Annual-Incentive Plan (AIP): 25%

Benefits coverage begins day 1, including the following:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off (15 days annually)

Paid Holiday time (10 company-designated days)

Tuition Assistance

Additional benefits available with company package

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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