Director, Business Systems & IT

Who we are:

Founded in 2010, Semios Group is a leading agricultural technology company helping growers, agronomists, and ag retailers manage over 200 million acres across five countries. Semios pioneered variable-rate pheromone-based mating disruption in orchards and has since expanded into a comprehensive portfolio covering crop protection, water management, frost control, automation, and a leading farm management information system. The Semios Group includes trusted brands such as Semios, Agworld, Altrac, and Greenbook.

We continue to drive the next generation of digital agriculture, supporting growers, agronomists and ag retailers in improving sustainability and profitability.

Our innovative work has been recognized with several industry awards, including:

• AgTech Breakthrough – Smart Irrigation Company & Pest Management Solution of the Year
• Thrive Top 50
• Google for Startups Accelerator Cohort
• Global Cleantech Top 100

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things, and learns as we go.

You’re driven by purpose and motivated by work that matters. You’re looking for more than a role, you want to be part of a growing, forward-thinking company solving real-world challenges to improve how farming works, today and for the future.

The Director, Business Systems & IT is responsible for driving forward the business systems IT and cybersecurity strategy to support the corporate strategic plan. The Director develops IT policies, manages budgets, oversees cybersecurity, and leads teams in designing, implementing, and supporting business systems. The Director establishes the technology architecture and standards for business systems to facilitate the flow of operational data with scalable and dynamic processes that can rapidly evolve to meet changing business requirements.

• Define business system architecture and technology standards for a multi-platform, best of breed landscape
• Serve as the business partner to other senior leaders, collaborating to facilitate and implement solutions
• Mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team to support their professional growth and career development
• Monitor operational KPIs to drive continuous improvement
• Manage the technology budget to optimize technology investments
• Stay current in the emerging technology trends to inform the business strategy

• Oversee the enterprise applications and systems operations and lifecycle
• Assess and develop technology roadmaps to support business growth and efficiency
• Align application roadmaps with enterprise architecture standards, compliance and security
• Architect robust, scalable solutions to meet business needs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline business processes, reduce workarounds, and implement best practices
• Negotiate with and manage relationships with technology vendors
• Oversee budget and staffing requirements, including use of external contractors or vendors

• Manage daily IT operations, including systems, networks, and hardware/software support.
• Manage IT staff, including continuous learning and development plans
• Develop technical specifications, and ensure compliance with data governance and security policies.
• Oversee the functionality, security, and maintenance of critical enterprise applications.
• Provision, monitor, and maintain cloud infrastructure and services for business systems (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data protection and business continuity
• Conduct risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies

• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss

• Develop, implement and maintain the organization's cybersecurity strategy, policies and procedures
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, manage risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Lead response efforts, including detection, containment, investigation, and…