Director of Information Technology; ERP

An established industrial organization is seeking a hands-on IT Director to lead technology operations while aligning enterprise systems with business performance goals. This role blends strategic leadership with day-to-day execution, requiring strong ownership of ERP platforms, data integrity, and IT service delivery within a lean operating environment (responsible for all of IT, end-to-end). The ideal candidate is a practical technology leader who drives measurable outcomes through disciplined execution and cross-functional partnership.

• Bloomington, MN (5 days a week in-office position)

• up to $175K base salary + annual bonus
• No work visa sponsorship available; no C2C, thank you

• Base salary + bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• 20 days of Paid Personal Time (PTO)
• 5 days Sick Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays

• Define and execute a pragmatic technology roadmap aligned to organizational priorities and growth objectives
• Establish clear governance, prioritization frameworks, and performance metrics for IT initiatives
• Ensure technology investments support operational efficiency, scalability, and measurable business value

• Own governance, performance, and continuous improvement of ERP and core enterprise applications
• Maintain system stability, data accuracy, and structured change management practices
• Partner with business leaders to optimize workflows and system utilization
• Oversee integrations between ERP, CRM, analytics, and operational platforms

• Strengthen master data governance and enterprise data quality standards
• Improve reporting capabilities and business visibility through modern analytics tools
• Support data-driven decision-making across operational and financial functions

• Lead IT operations with defined service management processes and accountability measures
• Implement best practices for incident, change, and problem management
• Establish service performance expectations and operational KPIs
• Ensure cybersecurity controls, infrastructure reliability, and risk mitigation practices

• Act as a strategic technology advisor to functional leaders across operations, finance, engineering, and commercial teams
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Promote alignment around systems ownership, data standards, and process improvements

• Lead and mentor a small internal IT team while coordinating external service providers
• Manage vendor performance, contracts, and delivery expectations
• Oversee IT budgeting with a focus on efficiency, value realization, and ROI

• Proven experience leading IT functions with direct ownership of enterprise systems and ERP platforms
• Hands‑on ERP expertise within manufacturing, industrial, or operations-driven environments
• Successful leadership traits include strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution, willingness to roll up sleeves and work alongside teams, and ability to drive results without excessive approvals
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, integrations, and business process optimization
• Experience supporting BI/reporting solutions (e.g., Power BI or similar analytics tools)
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (ITIL or comparable practices preferred)
• Demonstrated project delivery experience using structured methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or hybrid approaches)
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
• Strong communication skills with experience influencing stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Analytical mindset with structured problem‑solving capabilities
• High accountability, ownership mentality, and execution focus

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