Vice President, Head of IT

Overview

Vice President, Head of IT

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

What You'll Do

The Head of IT Wilson oversees IT functions for the Wilson brand, drives brand-level technology strategy, operations, and transformation. The role owns the SAPS / 4HANA transformation program and the broader Wilson application landscape, ensuring cost-efficient delivery, business alignment, and continuous innovation that supports Wilson’s growth ambitions within Amer Sports’ multi-brand ecosystem.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Operational Leadership & Excellence

• Serve as the strategic IT partner to Wilson brand leadership, ensuring technology enables commercial priorities and long-term growth
• Own the delivery of stable, scalable IT services across Wilson's core application and infrastructure landscape, aligned with brand-specific needs
• Drive operational excellence by aligning IT capabilities with key business processes
• Build up and scale a near-shored operations hub to drive efficiency, talent scalability, and service resilience
• Lead the continuous evolution of Wilson's IT operating model to support adaptability, innovation, and cost-effectiveness
• Establish clear performance metrics (KPIs / SLAs) to monitor service quality, efficiency, and value contribution to the business
• Coordinate closely with Group IT to ensure shared service delivery meets brand expectations while preserving global standards

Transformation & Technology Strategy

Governance, Risk & People Leadership

What We're Looking For

Master’s degree in business, information technology, or computer science and 10+ years of experience in IT & ERP, including 5+ years in a senior IT leadership role with direct reports & delivery ownership.

Other qualifications include :

What We’ll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $250,000 - $325,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and / or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best in class amenities and perks, including :

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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