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Director of Digital Transformation & Technology

World Class Industries
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Hiawatha, IA 52233, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • WCI is seeking a senior IT leader to join their team, emphasizing a championship culture centered around caring, learning, and results.
  • The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in a senior IT leadership role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  • Key responsibilities include developing a digital transformation strategy, overseeing the IT department, and ensuring the security and scalability of digital platforms.
  • WCI offers competitive benefits, including individual medical coverage at no cost, a 401K plan with company match, and an annual profit-sharing bonus.
  • The position also requires strong project management skills and a solid understanding of digital transformation technologies such as IoT and AI.

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 

We offer:

  • 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

What you’ll be doing:

  • 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

What we are looking for:

  • 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



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