Vice President Information Technology

Company: SkyWater Search Partners
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

* Job Tag: * Posted: January 18,2021 * Salary: $180,000 SkyWater has been retained by our client, a well-respected international financial services business to recruit and identify their next Vice President of Information Technology. Reporting to the CFO, this organization has a sterling reputation earned over 30 years in their industry, and an exciting growth plan ahead for 2021 and beyond.Headquartered in Minneapolis, this growing organization has almost 300 employees across the country, and has a small technology team today (about 10). Despite their size, they have both the resources & backing of their large publicly traded parent company, and a great work environment/culture.Duties & Responsibilities* Provide vision and guidance to the organization in planning and organization of all IT systems technology, enterprise and development efforts to ensure alignment with defined organizational goals and strategic plans. * Responsible for the selection, acquisition, development, maintenance, installation, and support of information technology. * Perform an ongoing assessment of IT capabilities of employees and contractors and IT performance on behalf of entities across the organization. * Ensure the protection of IT assets along with the integrity, security and privacy of information entrusted to or maintained for the company. * Lead ongoing assessment of established programs to ensure the utilization of state-of-the-art information and tools aimed at identifying optimal performance and delivery opportunities for the company* Develop staff and processes to continuously identify new operational efficiencies and areas to drive bottom line improvements. * Formulate and implement long and short term strategies, policies and programs to achieve organizational objectives.Education/Certifications* An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical degree required; an MBA or similar advanced degree is a distinct plus. Professional Qualifications* A minimum of ten years of total experience leading a complex IT department with companies known for strong discipline, process and methodologies in operational excellence.* Strong leadership background within technology infrastructure, a wide variety of systems & application experience, along with a sound understanding of mobile and cloud technologies (Office 365 preferred). * Strategic leader who has a combination of technical know-how, business acumen, and organizational leadership skills. * Proven leadership skills with a track record of driving organizations through periods of significant growth and change, capitalizing on the strength of in-house talent while enhancing the core expertise of the organization through identifying and recruiting key outside experts* Demonstrated ability to operate effectively and credibly in a senior leadership role which emphasizes strategic focus, innovative change and an entrepreneurial spirit as being critical elements of a company's formula for success * Excellent analytical skills and solid business acumen coupled with the ability to establish the appropriate business strategy and implement into workable action plans* Proven track record in providing strategic direction and vision that has successfully been translated into actionable plans* Proven leadership with a track record of building organizations through periods of change. Ability to hire, develop, and retain high caliber talent who have successfully contributed to the success of an organizationThe successful candidate will receive a competitive base salary, bonus, and benefits package.*** Local candidates to Minnesota only, as this client is not willing to relocate non-local candidates at this time.***

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