VP of Technology Waupaca, WI

Vice President Of Information Technology

The Vice President of Information Technology serves as the senior technology executive for the organization, establishing IT as a strategic business partner and driver of enterprise value. This executive is responsible for developing and executing the long-term technology vision, digital transformation strategy, and enterprise roadmap while ensuring technology investments directly support organizational growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.

The VP of IT partners closely with executive leadership to shape business strategy through technology, data, analytics, cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise applications. This leader oversees all aspects of IT, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, data strategy, governance, and technology operations, while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Define and execute the enterprise technology vision and multi-year IT strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology investments, digital transformation initiatives, cybersecurity risks, AI adoption, and emerging technologies.
• Establish and lead enterprise IT governance, including portfolio management, investment prioritization, architecture standards, data governance, and technology policies.
• Build strong partnerships across all business functions to identify opportunities where technology, analytics, automation, and AI can improve operational performance and business outcomes.
• Lead enterprise modernization initiatives across ERP platforms, enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, analytics, and business intelligence.
• Drive organizational adoption of modern technologies including AI, automation, advanced analytics, and cloud-based solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Oversee enterprise cybersecurity strategy, risk management, disaster recovery, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide executive leadership for IT operations, infrastructure, enterprise applications, service delivery, engineering, and support functions while developing future technology capabilities.
• Lead enterprise portfolio management by evaluating, prioritizing, and governing strategic technology initiatives and capital investments.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets while ensuring measurable business value and return on technology investments.
• Oversee vendor strategy, contract negotiations, outsourcing relationships, and strategic technology partnerships.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing technology leadership teams while creating succession plans and organizational growth strategies.
• Present technology strategy, investment recommendations, business cases, and performance metrics to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Establish enterprise-wide metrics and KPIs to measure technology performance, business outcomes, cybersecurity posture, and operational effectiveness.
• Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, collaboration, and business partnership throughout the organization.