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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vice President of Information Technology - **Company:** Esys Automation, LLC - **Location:** Holland, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Configuration Management Databases, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Data Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Microsoft SharePoint, Enterprise Software Applications, Office365, Technical Debt, Data Strategy, Togaf, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Management, Databricks - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18049095?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18049095%2FVice-President-Information-Technology-Michigan-Holland ## About the Role * 15+ years of progressive enterprise IT leadership, including 5+ years at Senior Director/VP level, with demonstrated execution experience in IT modernization, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, data platforms, and AI/digital transformation. * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline required. Master's degree or other advanced degree strongly preferred. * Demonstrated success leading large-scale programs across applications, infrastructure/cloud, security, and data/analytics. * Certifications: TOGAF, ITIL, PMP/Agile (PMI-ACP, SAFe), cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), security (CISSP/CISM), data (Azure DP, Databricks). * Global Leadership & Strategy: Experience managing international, multicultural teams across different time zones. * Negotiation and Contract Management: Strong financial management (multi-million OPEX/CAPEX), vendor management, and contract negotiation. * Financial & Budget Management: Proven competence in cost control, budgeting, and financial reporting. * Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong negotiation, persuasion, and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with senior leadership and external stakeholders. * Prior experience within the automation industry or a Hitachi Group company is strongly preferred. Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check. ## Description The Vice President of Information Technology is a strategic and operational leader responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology vision that enables business growth, operational resilience, IT modernization, AI-first transformation, data-driven decision-making, and superior employee/customer experiences. This role oversees enterprise architecture, applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data/AI, collaboration platforms, and vendor/partner ecosystems-delivering secure, reliable, scalable, and business-aligned technology services across the organization. How You'll Make an Impact: Strategy & Leadership * Develop and execute a 3-5-year ICT strategy aligned to business objectives and budget, with a clear roadmap, investment plan, and measurable outcomes. * Translate strategy into annually prioritized portfolios (run/grow/transform), balancing innovation with risk and cost. * Lead and coach multi-disciplinary teams; build succession pipelines and a high-performance culture focused on outcomes, accountability, and continuous improvement. * Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology trends, modernization priorities, AI opportunities, risk posture, and measurable business value. Enterprise Architecture & Applications * Own enterprise architecture standards (application, data, integration, infrastructure) and govern adherence. * Oversee the lifecycle and modernization of core platforms (ERP, CRM, MES/PLM, HCM, Finance, Collaboration, M365, data platforms) including selection, implementation, integration, simplification and adoption. * Drive API first, cloud-smart patterns, master data quality, and reusability across the portfolio. Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance * Act as security owner and lead security team to maintain a risk-based cybersecurity program covering identity, endpoint, network, cloud, application, and data/AI security. * Ensure compliance with applicable regulations/standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR/CCPA, PCI, HIPAA-tailored to the business). * Establish incident response readiness, disaster recovery (DR), business continuity (BCP), and tabletop exercises. Infrastructure, Cloud & Collaboration * Ensure resilient, performant, and cost-efficient operations across networks, data centers/cloud (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), endpoints, and unified communications/collaboration (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange). * Optimize observability, automation, asset management, and lifecycle management (patching, backup, endpoint compliance). Data, Analytics, AI & Enterprise Modernization * Govern data strategy, platforms (data lake/warehouse), BI self-service, and data quality. * Define and execute the enterprise AI roadmap including secure use of AI/ML co-pilots automation, guardrails, use cases, model risk, adoption and value measurement. * Partner with business leaders to identify and scale high-value AI, automation, analytics, and digital workflow opportunities that improve productivity, quality, speed, and decision-making. * Advance literacy and adoption through enablement programs and a federated operating model (central standards, local ownership). Service Management & Experience * Mature ITSM/ESM practices (incident, request, change, problem, CMDB) with strong SLAs/XLAs and continuous improvement. * Implement clear service catalogs, intake, and prioritization, drive adoption via training, comms, and change management. Financials, Sourcing & Vendor Management * Own ICT budgets, forecasts, and value realization (TCO/ROI), ensuring transparency and financial discipline. * Lead contract negotiations, partner strategy, and vendor performance (scorecards, QBRs, risk management). * Identify and retire technical debt; standardize where appropriate to reduce cost and complexity. M&A, Expansion & Enterprise Programs * Lead technology due diligence, separation/integration plans, and synergy realization. * Partner on major business transformations (e.g., ERP modernization, global network upgrades, cybersecurity uplift, data platform buildouts, AI enablement, and enterprise process automation). People Leadership * Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) organization, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused culture aligned with business objectives. * Leads, develops, and mentors IT leaders and team members across multiple technology disciplines, ensuring organizational capability, succession readiness, and employee engagement. * Responsible for setting the vision and direction for the ICT function, establishing clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures. * Drives talent management activities including workforce planning, recruitment, coaching, performance management, career development, and succession planning. * Promotes collaboration across business and technology teams, enabling effective partnership, innovation, and continuous improvement. * Champions a culture of inclusion, transparency, and continuous learning while building organizational capabilities to support evolving business needs. * Leads through organizational change, helping teams adapt to new technologies, processes, and strategic priorities. * Ensures leadership practices reflect company values and support employee engagement, retention, and professional growth. * Oversees a team of technology leaders and professionals, managing resources and organizational structure to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions while maintaining operational excellence and business alignment. 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