What are the responsibilities and job description for the SVP of IT position at Career Movement?
Our client, a privately held manufacturing organization with multiple operating entities and a national footprint. The business supports a mix of production, distribution, and service operations, with a growing need for modern, scalable technology across all functions.
About the Role
We’re seeking a Senior Vice President of Information Technology to lead a full transformation of a legacy IT environment. This role will own technology strategy, infrastructure, and systems across multiple business units, with a focus on modernizing operations and driving efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can move quickly, implement practical solutions, and leverage AI and automation to improve performance across manufacturing, supply chain, and corporate teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead modernization of core systems including ERP, production, and internal tools
- Implement scalable infrastructure and improve IT operations across all sites
- Build a modern IT support function with clear service levels and accountability
- Drive adoption of AI and automation to improve productivity across the business
- Oversee IT across multiple entities, balancing standardization with flexibility
- Ensure reliability of systems supporting manufacturing, distribution, and operations
- Lead team restructuring, hiring, and development to build a high-performing IT group
Qualifications
- 15 years of IT leadership experience, including executive-level roles
- Proven experience transforming legacy IT environments
- Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and operations
- Experience with ERP systems, infrastructure, and enterprise applications
- Familiarity with AI tools and automation in a business setting
- Ability to lead change, execute quickly, and deliver measurable results