Global Head of IT

We are seeking a visionary and business-minded Global Director of Information Technology to head our global IT organization. As our senior-most technology leader, you will align our technology strategy with overall business goals, driving digital transformation, operational efficiency, and innovation. You will lead a team of 15-30 professionals across a multi-site footprint, serving as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team. The ideal candidate pairs a "business-first" mentality with a strong background in commercial applications, business intelligence (BI), and AI-driven workflows within a global supply chain environment., Strategic Leadership & Executive Advisory

• Tech Advisor: Serve as primary advisor to the executive team on technology strategy, investments, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
• Culture Champion: Drive a "business-first" culture focused on tangible, commercial outcomes and company values.
• Governance: Lead the "Super User" program to embed data and process ownership directly into business units.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Budgeting: Develop and manage the global IT budget to optimize total technology spend.
• Vendor Operations: Oversee vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, licensing, and SLA performance.

IT Operations & Project Delivery

• Service Delivery: Ensure global IT service processes meet internal customer needs and established SLAs.
• Project Management: Guarantee on-time, on-spec, and on-budget delivery of regional and global initiatives.
• Security & Compliance: Manage strategy, implementation, and testing for global security, privacy, and business continuity.

Team Development

• Talent Management: Oversee recruitment, performance management, and professional development for the global IT team.

Experience & Background

• Senior Leadership: 8+ years in a senior IT management role leading cross-functional teams.
• Company Scale: Proven experience in mid-market companies (IT team size of 15-30) with at least 5 distinct operating locations.
• Industry Context: Experience in consumer goods, retail, or distribution where product supply chain flow is the primary business process (manufacturing not required).
• Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience implementing, upgrading, or modernizing ERP, CRM, and BI systems managing global supply chains (3PLs, contract manufacturing, DTC, and large retail).
• Integration: Direct experience with customer/vendor integrations, including EDI and large-scale retail setups.

Core Capabilities

• Application Lean: Strong focus on applications and BI over traditional infrastructure; passion for streamlining workflows via AI.
• Decisiveness: Proven ability to think strategically and make fast, fact-based decisions.
• Collaboration: Approachable leadership style with the ability to communicate and build consensus at all levels of the organization.

Technical Profile

• Microsoft Ecosystem: Deep competence with Microsoft suites, specifically Dynamics 365 for Operationsand Dynamics CRM. (preferred)
• Productivity: Mastery of Office 365 (Required).
• Data & Analytics: Solid experience with modern BI Reporting tools.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. * California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. * Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. * Residents of all other states may access our policies here. * Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. * Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to