Vice President of IT - Americas; PTA

Vice President of IT - Parts Town Americas (PTA)

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority . That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times.

We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options:
  Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The Vice President of IT for Parts Town Americas (PTA) will serve as the senior technology leader for the division, acting as a trusted partner to business leadership and a key member of the PTA Senior Leadership Team. This role will lead all aspects of IT strategy, delivery, operations, governance, and culture for PTA, ensuring technology enables growth, operational excellence, and exceptional customer experience.

The VP will oversee a team spanning applications, infrastructure, and operations, and will establish clear roadmaps, governance frameworks, and communication routines that align business priorities with technology outcomes. This leader will also champion innovation, drive engagement as a culture leader, and embed governance and architectural discipline across PTA IT.

The VP will work closely with the Group CIO and divisional IT leaders to share learnings, drive standardization, and seek efficiencies. In addition, the VP will lead transformation initiatives across core platforms, drive integrations across ERP, WMS, CRM, and EDI, and collaborate with the Data team to embed AI and unlock business enablers that deliver value s role also requires strong vendor management skills and the ability to leverage the broader ecosystem of partners to accelerate innovation, optimize delivery, and maximize business value.

• Define and execute PTA’s IT strategy and multi-year roadmaps aligned with business growth and operational priorities.
• Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and other business functions to translate business goals into technology-enabled outcomes.
• Ensure IT investments are prioritized, governed, and measured for impact, embedding transparency and accountability.
• Collaborate with the Group CIO and divisional IT peers to identify opportunities for simplification, reuse, and “better together” approaches.

• Lead transformation initiatives across ERP, WMS, CRM, EDI, and financial systems, ensuring platforms are modernized, simplified, and integrated.
• Oversee application and data integration, enabling seamless end-to-end business processes across PTA and into global standards.
• Partner with the Data & Analytics team to define the right technical and process enablers that unlock business outcomes.
• Champion the adoption of embedded AI and intelligent automation across applications, platforms, and workflows.

• Establish and chair IT governance forums, ensuring effective prioritization, architecture review, and business engagement.
• Oversee IT routines, including change advisory boards (CAB), program…