Confidential VP, Global IT

VP, Global IT Minneapolis, MN

We are seeking a dynamic, hands‑on Global IT Leader to lead and scale the company’s technology organization in support of growth, operational excellence, and value creation in a fast‑paced private equity‑backed manufacturing environment. This IT leader will be responsible for the company’s global IT strategy, infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, helpdesk, and digital transformation roadmap across a global footprint.

$200,000-$225,000 + Bonus DOE

• 5% 401k Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Develop and execute a global IT strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives, growth plans, and private equity value creation priorities.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the executive team, translating business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Build a technology roadmap that supports operational efficiency, standardization, automation, business intelligence, and global expansion.
• Lead IT planning, budgeting, and capital allocation with a strong ROI mindset.
• Lead major ERP initiatives, including system upgrades, transformation programs, integrations, or full platform transitions.
• Oversee the administration, optimization, and support of SAP and related enterprise applications.
• Partner with finance, operations, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing leaders to improve process design and system utilization.
• Ensure enterprise systems support accurate reporting, strong controls, and scalable global operations.
• Drive data governance, master data quality, and system integration across key platforms.
• Oversee global IT operations, including network infrastructure, cloud/on‑prem environments, servers, storage, end‑user computing, telecommunications, and site support.
• Lead a responsive, service‑oriented helpdesk/user support function with clear service levels and performance metrics.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and business continuity for critical systems and operations.
• Standardize IT processes, support models, asset management, and vendor management practices across locations.
• Evaluate and modernize infrastructure to improve performance, resilience, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Strengthen the company’s cybersecurity posture, policies, controls, and incident response capabilities.
• Oversee disaster recovery, backup, business continuity, and risk mitigation programs.
• Ensure IT controls and compliance support the needs of finance, audit, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Manage third‑party risk related to software, infrastructure, and managed service providers.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the global IT organization, including internal team members and external partners.
• Assess organizational capabilities and build the right structure to support both daily operations and transformation initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment and change management for technology initiatives.
• Operate effectively in a high‑accountability, results‑driven private equity setting with an emphasis on speed, measurable outcomes, and value creation.
• Support diligence, integration, carve‑out, or acquisition‑related activities as needed.
• Build reporting and KPI visibility for executive leadership and investors where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve productivity, and create a scalable technology foundation for future growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 7+ years in senior IT leadership roles in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in a private equity‑backed company or similarly fast‑paced, transformation‑driven business environment.
• Significant experience leading ERP transitions, ERP implementations, or major ERP optimization initiatives.
• Strong experience with SAP management, support, governance, and business process…