Director of Digital Transformation & Technology

World Class Industries Inc
Hiawatha, United States of America
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Hiawatha, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Data Governance
IT Management
Web Platforms
Information Technology
Data Analytics

Job description

WCI is committed to building a championship culture centered around caring, learning, and results that provides the benefits of a small family-owned company where each WCI'er is appreciated, able to make a difference, and work as a team. We are looking for new talent to join our IT team! We are looking for individuals who align with our core values:

  • Agile
  • Genuine
  • Team Driven, * Developing and implementing a comprehensive digital transformation strategy aligned with the company's business objectives
  • Identifying opportunities for process automation and digital innovation to enhance operational efficiency
  • Leading cross-functional teams to execute digital projects and initiatives
  • Overseeing the IT department, ensuring robust and secure IT infrastructure while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
  • Staying abreast of emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the company.
  • Ensuring the scalability and security of the company's digital platforms and services
  • Planning, executing, and monitoring digitalization projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables
  • Implementing data governance frameworks and ensure the integrity, security, and availability of data
  • Utilizing data analytics to drive decision-making and improve business outcomes
  • Managing relationships with external technology vendors and service providers
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business needs
  • Developing and managing the technology budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources
  • Evaluating and approving technology investments and expenditures

WCI has grown from $50M in annual sales to more than $375M in the last 10 years. During the same period, we have added 5 new locations bringing the total up to 9, including 1 located internationally. That growth has provided an opportunity to further expand our vision with our customers and increase our capacities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Proven experience as a senior IT leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing environment with 10+ years experience
  • Strong understanding of digital transformation principles and technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, automation).
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Long term strategic thinker and planner
  • Ability to lead and influence others

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid holidays, * Individual medical coverage to our team members at no cost! Family plans are also available with a portion paid by team members
  • Annual profit-sharing bonus
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401K with company match and safe harbor contributions
  • Work environment focused on high quality and safety standards

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