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Company Description

ITW is a Fortune 200 Manufacturing Company with fifty thousand employees worldwide. We are known for innovation, diversification, and excellent financial performance.

Electrostatics Division, part of Test, Measurement and Electronics segment is industry leading manufacturer and designer of static control devices for equipment makers and end users. Electrostatics division revenues are ~$250MM per year and it is headquartered in Hatfield, PA USA. Division has operations in USA, Europe, China, and Asia, including nine manufacturing plants and 500 employees. Electrostatics division brands include: Simco-ION, Eltex, Pillar Technologies, Teknek, Opto Diode, Vortec, Paxton, AEGIS).

Job Description

The Divisional IT Director is a new role. It is responsible for setting vision and direction enabling the Division to achieve strategic technology and business objectives using the ITW 80/20 IT Framework. The Divisional IT Director makes decisions concerning strategic initiatives through a demonstrated ability to use broad-based business information and knowledge. The Divisional IT Director ensures all activities related to Information Technology are coordinated, effective, and secure through proper oversight and guidance. This role is to provide the streamlined operation of the IT Department in alignment with the organization's business objectives. This role will work closely with customers, colleagues, and other stakeholders to identify and maximize opportunities to use knowledge and technology to improve business processes, promote the appropriate strategic use of information, and enable the workforce to use data and technology safely securely. The Divisional IT Director must be a driven, self-starter with excellent leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

Partner with VP/GM and actively participate with leadership in strategy development and operational planning for the Division.

Partner with divisional General Managers to create a sustainable global IT team structure for the division.

Assess existing IT talent, managed service providers and implement revised organizational support model to address division IT needs.

Partner on long-range and annual plan development. Identifies implications for IT strategy along with recommendations to support longer-term business growth.

Create and execute on long term vision to simplify division technology foot print through system consolidations where appropriate.

Lead IT Department operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources.

Own divisional IT Budget.

Use the ITW Toolbox (80/20, USa, etc.) to analyze the Division's processes and identify simplification opportunities. Work with leadership end-users to implement simplification solutions.

Acquisition & Deployment

Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure and IT systems.

Manage financial aspects of the IT Department, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review.

Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives.

Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.

Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.

Project manage divisional / business unit technology implementations.

Operational Management

Manage directly or through partners the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals. Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.

Manage directly or through partners support, enhancements, upgrades of multiple distributed ERP/CRM systems, engineering, manufacturing, and quality applications, websites, intranets.

Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.

Keep current with the latest technologies.

Practice asset management for IT hardware, software, and equipment.

Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.

Manager third party service providers, ensuring that contracted services are delivered in accordance with terms and conditions.

Ensuring the Division complies with the Corporate ITW Cybersecurity Framework by utilizing standard enterprise security tools and procedures.

Actively oversees Cyber Security and Risk and ensures appropriate activities are identified and resources deployed for the risk level.

Qualifications

Formal Education & Certification

University degree in the field of computer science, information systems or business administration and 10+ years related work experience.

Experience at a mid-market manufacturing company with $100M+ revenue is highly preferred.

Knowledge & Experience

Proven record in business transformation and IT strategy development and execution

Strong technical knowledge of network and operating systems

Strong technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards

5+ years' experience with multiple ERP platforms including implementation and production support.

Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning and development.

Experience working with business leaders and business functions and can demonstrate a strong track record of success understanding the needs of the business and delivering technology solutions that meet those needs.

Experience working in IT for a manufacturing company required.

Experience managing the IT budget for an organization is preferred.

Experience managing vendor relationships including negotiating contracts and pricing is preferred.

Personal Attributes

A business-focused leader who exploits information technology for business value

Strong leadership skills with global experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to move fluidly between and communicate easily with executives and technical and non-technical professionals across business functions

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products as required.

Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

Highly self-motivated and directed.

Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Exceptional customer service orientation.

Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability
  • 401K plan with generous company match
  • Vacation, personal days and holidays
  • Continuing education reimbursement program
  • Flexible spending accounts

ITW Company Overview

ITW was built on innovation and the strength of new ideas. These values have helped us expand into multiple platforms in nearly 60 countries. But at each of our businesses, the independent entrepreneurial spirit and freedom to innovate remain strong. It’s the highly talented people at ITW businesses all over the world who drive our success through new products and customer driven solutions. Together, we are ITW—a Fortune 200 company that has prospered for 100 years, and changed the way people live and work, all over the world.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

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