Global Information Technology Director

Adaptive Solutions Group is a premier provider of information technology personnel. We provide a variety of technical professionals available for contract, contract to hire, or direct placement positions to companies in and around the Kansas City and St. Louis areas.

We are currently looking for a Global Information Technology Director to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oracle ERP system upgrade in North America, and implementation of ERP globally
• Lead the initiative transitioning to a standardized fully integrated and consolidated global organization
• Investigate new and emerging technologies and recommend how they can be leveraged to improve business operations and operational efficiency
• Partner with functional leaders to identify business and technology needs to optimize the use of information technology
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead IT projects of new systems and technologies in line with organizational objectives
• Ensure information systems are available and scalable to meet business requirements
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans and procedures to safeguard critical data and systems
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices in data privacy and security
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline technical operations and ensure consistent performance
• Evaluate vendors and service providers to ensure cost effective delivery of technical services
• Develop and manage the technical operations budget, tracking expenditures, identifying cost optimization and investment opportunities
• Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate a team of technical professionals, providing guidance and support in their career development
• Manage a direct team of 6 and other members of the global Information Technology team
• Strategic business partner to the Chief Financial Officer, and participate in special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or an advanced degree in a related field, and 10+ years’

experience in IT Management or equivalent role.

• A master’s degree is preferred
• ERP systems experience including system implementations, integrations, and transitions
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving continuous improvement
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and senior management
• Process minded, with ability to establish, build and implement best in class processes globally
• Strong project management and people management experience, comfortable with change and driving change
• Extensive understanding of IT security frameworks and compliance (NIST / CMMC / PCI DSS / GDPR / PII / etc.
• Experience and desire to create, build, and grow an organization
• Positive, hardworking, analytical, strategic thinker, and business partner
• Ability to manage competing priorities and manage up, down and across for greater focus and results
• Desire to have a balance of doing and leading, while getting into the details
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Adaptive Solutions Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, STD / LTD, life insurance coverage, 401k, paid vacation and holidays.

Adaptive Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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