SUMMARY POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Corporate Information Technology (IT) Director oversees the IT department and other technical operations within Blue Bell Creameries.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning and Execution:

Develop and execute the organization’s IT strategy aligned with overall business goals.

Identify opportunities for technology-driven innovation and growth.

Collaborate with senior leadership to define long-term IT objectives.

Leadership and Team Management:

Lead and mentor the IT team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Manage vendor relationships and external partnerships.

Technology Roadmap and Implementation:

Create a technology roadmap that supports business objectives.

Oversee the implementation of new systems, applications, and infrastructure.

Ensure scalability, security, and reliability of IT solutions.

Risk Management and Compliance:

Assess and mitigate IT risks related to data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

Stay informed about industry trends and best practices.

Develop and enforce IT policies and procedures.

Budgeting and Resource Allocation:

Prepare and manage the IT budget.

Allocate resources effectively to achieve strategic goals.

Monitor expenses and optimize cost-efficiency.

Change Management and Innovation:

Drive organizational change by championing technology adoption.

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption or adaptation.

Foster a culture of innovation within the IT department.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with business units to understand their technology needs.

Communicate IT initiatives and progress to executive leadership and other stakeholders.

Ensure alignment between IT projects and business priorities.

Performance Metrics and Reporting:

Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for IT operations.

Regularly report on IT performance, project status, and strategic milestones.

Use data-driven insights to improve processes and outcomes.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven working experience as an IT manager or relevant experience.
• 7-9 years of experience for manager
• 9-15 years of experience for director
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis, and computer hardware/software systems.
• Expertise in data center management and data governance.
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration, and network installation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a similar field.
• Manufacturing experience
• Food compliance reporting knowledge (Nice to have)
• Experience with leading software development teams - Required
• Oracle ERP experience - Required
• Cyber security experience – Required
• Experience with ecommerce and website management - Required

**WE ARE AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE**