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# Vice President of IT

- **Company:** The Judge Group
- **Location:** Addison, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $275,000 - $300,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), IT Management, Information Technology Operations, SAP (Applications), Systems Integration, Technical Debt, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25304_e158c840c1bf6224a3d7cbfe4b41aa1f

## About the Role

* 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in a VP or divisional CIO role.
 * Proven success in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or e-commerce environments.
 * Expertise in ERP (SAP S/4 RISE preferred), WMS, CRM, and digital platform integration.
 * Strong background in AI, automation, and data-driven process enablement.
 * Experience in strategic vendor management and ecosystem partnerships.
 * Exceptional communication skills and executive presence.
 * Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale IT budgets.

## Description

Our client is seeking a visionary Vice President of IT to lead technology strategy and operations across a dynamic business division. As the senior-most IT leader, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, driving innovation, transformation, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with deep experience in enterprise IT, platform integration, and digital enablement., * Develop and execute a multi-year IT strategy aligned with business goals.

 * Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and other departments to deliver technology-enabled outcomes.
 * Ensure IT investments are prioritized and governed for measurable impact.
 * Lead modernization and integration of ERP (SAP S/4 RISE preferred), WMS, CRM, EDI, and financial systems.
 * Partner with Data & Analytics to embed AI and intelligent automation across platforms.
 * Drive seamless end-to-end business processes and global standardization.
 * Establish IT governance forums and architecture review boards, aligning IT with enterprise standards while tailoring solutions to business needs.
 * Oversee change management and program review processes.
 * Act as a strategic advisor to divisional leadership and build strong communication channels between IT and business units.
 * Champion a collaborative and inclusive IT culture.
 * Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance customer and employee experiences.
 * Manage strategic vendor relationships and contracts to optimize performance and cost.
 * Foster continuous improvement and reduce technical debt.
 * Ensure reliable, secure, and resilient IT operations across infrastructure and applications.
 * Maintain robust cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and risk management practices.
 * Monitor and report on IT performance metrics.
 * Build and mentor a high-performing IT leadership team.
 * Promote diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.
 * Develop succession plans and deepen technical capabilities.