Director of Information Technology

Position Title: Director of Information Technology
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Kansas City, MO 64153
Salary Range: $175,000 to $190,000/ yr.
Seniority Level: Senior
Bonus Description: Annual bonus up to 15%. Eligible for a company vehicle.
Requirements:

• Experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP, is preferred.
• Ten years experience leading IT strategy and operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to work in Kansas City corporate office 8-5. Willing to travel occasionally, up to 15%, with some international travel.
• Ability to assess current systems and key needs, determine a course for strategic digital improvement, prioritize, and personally lead implementation
• IT experience with large organization and collaborating with global teams. Ability to understand larger, global business needs while also questioning recommendations and requests from German parent-company.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary: This position is responsible for overall management of the MULTIVAC U.S. Information Technology Department and strategic planning of technology systems for U.S. operations along with directing the local SAP IT Application support team.
Time Utilization: This position will travel up to 15% of the time. International travel required. Normal business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule needs to be flexible to accommodate internal and external customers schedules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Collaborate with MULTIVAC Germany on IT strategies and U.S. technology needs.
• Provide support and guidance for the SAP IT Applications support team.
• Develop and lead IT communication strategies.
• Manage, direct, and assign priorities and resources to projects to ensure attainment of IT goals and objectives.
• Analyze complex business needs, and develop and implement technical solutions.
• Facilitate and support internal digitalization initiatives and the creation of a modern work team.
• Oversee technology applications and evaluate effectiveness against established goals.
• Support global IT standards and policies and systems to reinforce corporate strategies and goals.
• Oversee systems of internal controls, emergency and backup procedures, proper licensing, system upgrades, and disaster recovery plans to ensure integrity of Information, security of databases, and internal network access control.
• Develop and control IT budget.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field and ten years of experience leading IT strategy and operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.