Director Information Technology - SAP

TrisianGlobal Consulting is currently recruiting for a Director Information Technology SAP responsible for overall management of the U.S. Information Technology Department.

This is an onsite position in Kansas City MO with periodic domestic and international travel.

• Collaborate with international and domestic teams regarding IT strategies and U.S. technology needs.
• Provide support and guidance for the SAP IT Applications support team.
• Develop and lead IT communication strategies.
• Manage direct and assign priorities and resources to projects to ensure attainment of IT goals and objectives.
• Analyze complex business needs and develop and implement technical solutions
• Facilitate and support internal digitalization initiatives and the creation of a modern work team.
• Oversee technology applications and evaluate effectiveness against established goals.
• Support global IT standards and policies and systems to reinforce corporate strategies and goals.
• Oversee systems of internal controls emergency and backup procedures proper licensing system upgrades and disaster recovery plans to ensure integrity of information security of databases and internal network access control.
• Develop and control IT budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
• 10 years of experience leading IT strategy and operations
• Experience with ERP systems specifically SAP is preferred.
• 10 years experience assessing current systems and key needs determining a course for strategic digital improvement prioritizing and leading implementation
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and frameworks
• IT leadership experience with large organization and collaborating with global teams. Ability to understand larger global business needs
• Experience with company manufacturing large capital equipment particularly packaging or processing machinery
• Ability to read analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to complex inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to a varied audience including executives.
• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Working knowledge of computer networks network security hardware and software applications and technology application development and implementation.
• Directly supervises a team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities including hiring and training associates; planning assigning and directing work; evaluating performance; applying recognition and discipline as appropriate; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and developing associates through coaching counseling and mentoring

MustHaves

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Experience with ERP systems specifically SAP is preferred.

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Ten years experience leading IT strategy and operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Able to work in Kansas City corporate office 85. Willing to travel occasionally up to 15% with some international travel.

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Ability to assess current systems and key needs determine a course for strategic digital improvement prioritize and personally lead implementation

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IT experience with large organization and collaborating with global teams. Ability to understand larger global business needs while also questioning recommendations and requests from German parentcompany.

NiceToHaves

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Strong communication skills.

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Currently living in the KC metro area with easy commute to corporate office (near the airport)

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Experience with company manufacturing large capital equipment particularly packaging or processing machinery

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Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

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Proficiency in project management methodologies and frameworks

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Not more than 2 jobs in the last 5 years 3 in the last 7 years (please provide explanation if this is not the case)

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Experience scaling an organization and implementing significant change

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Strong alignment with compensation package (there isnt much flexibility)

Job Description

OVERVIEW

This is a unique opportunity to work for an extremely stable solid organization while making a big impact.

MULTIVAC U.S. one of 80 international daughter companies under the German MULTIVAC GROUP is looking to modernize digital communications productivity and other tools. Headquartered in Kansas City MO weve grown quickly for decades just opened a 6th regional office and are debt free.

We have great people a fantastic parent company and are known for the best machinery in the industry. Weve also been so focused on growing our company and people that weve fallen behind with modernizing and digitizing processes. Were looking for someone who understands directing IT at a large organization yet is also looking to roll up their sleeves and drive implementation both technically and by connecting with various internal and external parties.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary: This position is responsible for overall management of the MULTIVAC U.S. Information Technology Department and strategic planning of technology systems for U.S. operations along with directing the local SAP IT Application support team.

Time Utilization: This position will travel up to 15% of the time. International travel required. Normal business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule needs to be flexible to accommodate internal and external customers schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Collaborate with MULTIVAC Germany on IT strategies and U.S. technology needs.

Provide support and guidance for the SAP IT Applications support team.

Develop and lead IT communication strategies.

Manage direct and assign priorities and resources to projects to ensure attainment of IT goals and objectives.

Analyze complex business needs and develop and implement technical solutions.

Facilitate and support internal digitalization initiatives and the creation of a modern work team.

Oversee technology applications and evaluate effectiveness against established goals.

Support global IT standards and policies and systems to reinforce corporate strategies and goals.

Oversee systems of internal controls emergency and backup procedures proper licensing system upgrades and disaster recovery plans to ensure integrity of information security of databases and internal network access control.

Develop and control IT budget.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field and ten years of experience leading IT strategy and operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability: Ability to read analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to complex inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to a varied audience including executives.

Math Ability: Ability to interpret statistics and calculate figures and amounts such as averages percentages and ratios.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully an individual should have sound working knowledge of computer networks network security hardware and software applications and technology application development and implementation. Experience with ERP systems required.

Certificates and Licenses: Current valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a passport for travel as required by position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises a team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include hiring and training associates; planning assigning and directing work; evaluating performance; applying recognition and discipline as appropriate; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and developing associates through coaching counseling and mentoring. Ensures effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to walk stand and sit.

Screening Questions

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Why are you interested in this position

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Which ERP systems have you used How extensive was your usage

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Briefly describe your IT experience with an international organization balancing US and European (or other) demands.

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Please share something unique about how you ensure technology applications meet established goals or evaluate their effectiveness

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Provide an example of a largescale implementation project and some of the challenges you faced.

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Tell us something about your experience prioritizing and allocating resources to IT projects

Interview Steps

Remote Work :

No