Division IT Manager, PMD

Provides leadership and management for the Information Technology function globally. Responsible for working directly with division leadership to develop IT strategic plans to aid the business in meeting financial and operational commitments. Responsible for improving IT operational efficiencies, leading Lean initiatives, driving cost efficiencies, and implementing best practice standards and documentation.

Reports directly to the Vice President of IT for the Engineered Materials Group and indirectly to the PMD General Manager. Interacts routinely with all division functional areas, as well as with other parts of Parker IT and key vendors and service providers.

The Performance Materials Division operates globally with $800M in annual sales.

This position will also act as the program manager for manufacturing execution systems strategy and deployment across Engineered Materials Group’s facilities globally.

Responsibilities

Work directly with division functional teams to understand needs and develop a roadmap for delivering enhanced capabilities, new technology and systems.

Responsible for working with division, group, and corporate resources to implement best practice Infrastructure and security processes and technology.

Collaborate with business, manufacturing, and global counterparts to align the IT organization with business strategies, develop annual budgets, and develop strategic five-year plans.

Lead the team responsible for maintaining systems and processes to keep existing systems running and meeting performance SLA’s of the business. Keep existing systems up to date and secure by upgrading, enhancing, and patching.

Enhance systems and processes to be SOX compliant, including disaster recovery plans, vulnerability remediation, and compliance with government regulations such as NIST, TISAX, DFARS and CMMC.

Responsible for recruiting, developing, and maintaining a high performing staff and divisional IT organization. Lead talent development, succession, and strategic workforce planning efforts.

Work with corporate IT teams to determine which systems should be division solutions and which should be enterprise solutions. Develop plans for each and execute.

Lead the IT organization to ensure the highest levels of safety, ethics, and quality.

Lead the definition, delection, and deployment of manufacturing execution tools across EMG facilities globally.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or other closely related discipline. Advanced degree preferred. MBA or master’s degree in Information Technology strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others typically acquired through ten or more years of increasing experience and responsibility, including at least three years in leadership.

Prior experience supporting SAP or other ERP systems is required.

Prior experience leading IT in a manufacturing environment is required. Prior experience in chemical manufacturing, or process manufacturing is highly preferred.

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Must be a U.S. citizen or have U.S. Permanent Resident status.