VP, IT Strategy & Delivery (Onsite)

VP, IT Strategy & Delivery (Onsite)

We have an immediate need for a direct hire VP, IT Strategy & Delivery to join a food and beverage manufacturing company. The VP, IT Strategy & Delivery will lead a large, diverse group charged with implementing technology strategies, continuous improvement, innovation, and automation to support the organization’s overall strategic direction. This role will provide executive sponsorship and enterprise level technology vision and strategy.

Location: Smithfield, Virginia (Onsite)

This job expects to pay around $250,000 – 270,000 annually plus benefits.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the Technology Strategic planning activities with the office of CIO and IT Leadership team.
• Lead a team of IT Strategy & Delivery subject matter experts that have a deep understanding of the technology available in the areas of the business they support.
• Assist business partners in identifying and documenting business requirements, business cases, user cases and expected productivity outcomes, financial outcomes, and other return on investment opportunities.
• Educate the organization on the relevant, available technologies appropriate to evaluate for business needs.
• Accountable for managing the ITSD project planning and execution activities required to deliver the programs scope in accordance with the agreed time, cost and quality criteria.
• Responsible for managing the delivery of quality technology solutions ensuring business value and adherence to Smithfield strategies.
• Ensure that the business is equally accountable to manage scope, prioritize work, and authorize spend.
• Provide guidance and maintain alignment with IT policies and standards.

What Gets You The Job:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field and 15+ years of experience in IT; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development is required.
• 5+ years of experience in an IT project leadership role with specific emphasis and deep working knowledge and experience in effective project management, IT Service Management Practices (ITIL) or similar required.
• Broad knowledge of business processes as well as process controls and risks and an understanding of how this relates to the IT environment and audit procedures.
• Experience with IT Planning, Strategy, Financial Management, Infrastructure and Application processes.
• Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure and architecture of computer systems as well as exposure to a variety of platforms such as operating systems, networks, databases, and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards and SAP ERP systems.