Vice President Information Technology

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company’s enterprise technology strategy in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead all aspects of information technology operations including infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP systems, e-commerce platforms, business applications, networking, telecommunications, cloud services, and end-user support.
• Oversee technology planning and implementation for retail, warehouse, distribution, and corporate operations.
• Lead the evaluation, adoption, governance, and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and automation initiatives across all departments to improve operational efficiency, decision‑making, customer experience, productivity, and business innovation while ensuring appropriate security, compliance, and data governance standards are maintained.
• Establish IT policies, procedures, governance standards, cybersecurity protocols, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity strategies.
• Manage IT budgets, forecasting, capital expenditures, software licensing, and vendor contracts to ensure cost‑effective and scalable technology solutions.
• Direct enterprise systems initiatives including ERP enhancements, systems integrations, reporting and analytics, automation projects, and digital transformation efforts.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities where technology can improve operational efficiency, customer experience, productivity, and profitability.
• Lead and mentor IT personnel by establishing performance expectations, professional development opportunities, and succession planning initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that support future business growth and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external technology vendors, consultants, managed service providers, and telecommunications providers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including experience leading enterprise technology strategy and operations.
• Experience supporting retail, distribution, warehouse, or e‑commerce environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, cloud technologies, cybersecurity frameworks, networking, infrastructure, business applications, Business Central and systems integration.
• Experience managing IT budgets, vendor relationships, software licensing, and technology contracts.
• Proven experience leading technology projects and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Grizzly is a drug‑free and equal employment opportunity employer.

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