Vice President, IT

The VP of Information Technology (IT) will have overall responsibility for the stable and efficient operation of the Division’s Business Systems environment. He/she will be a business partner with the Division General Manager and his/her staff and will anticipate and recommend opportunities where Information Technology can advance the capabilities of, and be utilized to provide a competitive advantage for, the Division. The VP, IT will develop and execute a strategic plan for the Division’s systems within the context of the overall Division business strategy and the company’s IT strategic direction.

In addition to serving as the IT leader for the Division, the VP, IT will also provide enterprise IT support at the AMETEK corporate level, working closely with the corporate team on initiatives affecting IT across all divisions. This includes providing participation in future acquisition due diligence, post-acquisition integration, Sarbanes Oxley audit support, and Cyber security when appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all aspects of business systems and information technology in the Division.

• Work with the business unit management teams to develop and execute strategy including identifying the appropriate use of IT to improve the capabilities and performance of the Division.

• Ensure a stable and efficient business system and communications environment.

• Lead the IT due diligence activities for acquisitions. Make significant contributions to work in the area of investigation of potential acquisitions and lead post-acquisition integration execution and delivery.

• Develop and maintain a high-performing Business Systems and Information Technology Team.

• Contribute to the development of corporate standards and Policies related to IT and Business Systems.

• Provide thought leadership around the application of Sarbanes Oxley and Cyber Security compliance standards.

• Ensure the Division is adhering to all corporate information security standards and policies.

• Lead the deployment of Cyber Security initiatives in line with AMETEK policy within the Division.

• Provide business analytics in support of the business growth strategies.

• Participation in future acquisition due diligence and integrations

• Ability to work in regulated industries such as Defense and Power.

  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Indirectly supervises local and remote employees located throughout the US at various manufacturing plant locations. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Manages employee performance by clearly defining job responsibilities and standards of performance; tracking progress against goals; providing clear, thorough, timely feedback; and addressing performance problems and issues promptly. Other responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ten to 15 years of proven, progressive IT leadership including global experience in an engineering-centric, product development, and delivery organization. This includes experience as a successful IT business leader who understands and leads technology's application for driving real business value. This should also include a proven track record of exceptional IT build, deliver and support experience.

• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline, ideally computer science or engineering, or related discipline with an IT focus. An advanced degree or MBA is a decided plus.

• Strong business and financial acumen. Experiencing working for a publicly-traded company continuously pressured to lower costs while improving performance. Solid understanding of how businesses operate to ensure job holder can carry on conversations with all functions of the enterprise.

• Prior experience in a business operations role and/or a consulting practice is highly desirable.

• Understanding of, and skill in developing executable strategic plans.

• Demonstrated skill and success in managing an organization including budgeting, hiring, developing, and positioning resources in support of the function.

• Excellent communication and presentational skills

• Well-developed critical thinking and diagnostic skills.

• Experience evaluating, conducting due diligence on, and integrating acquisitions is highly desirable. Experience in a Six Sigma / LEAN Manufacturing environment where these tools were applied to the “office” environment is preferred.

• Ability to predict, recognize and manage cultural and technological changes within the organization and the corresponding transitions required. It is essential the applicant understand technology direction and trends and their strategic business impact.

• Able to develop collaborative, productive working relationships across AMETEK beyond the Power Division.

• Must have participated in and subsequently led several full life cycle ERP implementations in a multi-site discrete manufacturing business.

• Must have participated in and subsequently led several full-cycle CRM implementations using leading CRM platforms.

• Ability to travel extensively and frequently through North America and Europe; 50% minimum

  
  

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