Job Description
Director of Systems - Business Central - Aurora - $150k
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Director of Systems - D365 Business Central - Aurora - $150k
Join our client's amazing team of friendly faces and work in a fun, goal-oriented environment. With competitive salaries, benefits, and perks, you'll soon find that the sweetest careers begin here!
Summary: Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming our IT landscape? As the Director of IT, you will spearhead our IT strategy and technology solutions, ensuring seamless infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application support. Your innovative approach will drive operational efficiency, security, and business growth. This hands-on role is perfect for a dynamic leader with Business Central expertise in a food manufacturing environment. Based on-site in North Aurora, Illinois, you will oversee business practices, large-scale project delivery, and foster collaboration across departments to achieve our ambitious goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute cutting-edge IT and engineering strategies aligned with our business objectives, focusing on cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operational excellence.
* Operational Oversight: Lead day-to-day technology and engineering operations, including application support, incident management, and problem resolution.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership and various departments to ensure business and technology alignment, including infrastructure, application development, and engineering practices.
* Project Delivery: Manage large-scale projects, including ERP implementations, system integrations, and technology upgrades, ensuring on-time and budget completion. Experience with migrating from on-premise applications to Microsoft 365 and Exchange server is a plus.
* Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous learning, career growth, and knowledge sharing.
* Financial Management: Oversee budgeting and resource allocation for technology initiatives and engineering projects, optimizing cost and performance.
* Vendor & Relationship Management: Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness, service quality, and successful integration of systems and technologies.
* Cybersecurity & Compliance: Lead incident response, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
* Innovation & Growth: Drive innovation by implementing cutting-edge technologies, contributing to business development by supporting proposals and strategic recommendations.
Required Experience:
* Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications in Agile, Six Sigma, or PMP are a plus.
* Leadership Experience: 10+ years in IT operations or related areas, with demonstrated success leading teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Financial Acumen: Proven success managing budgets, financial planning, and driving ROI through strategic technology implementations.
* Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Experience managing third-party vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and service integration.
Measures of Success:
* Operational Excellence: Achievement of business objectives through efficient technology and engineering operations.
* Innovation & Growth: Successful implementation of innovative technology solutions that drive business growth and operational scalability.
* Team Development: Leadership in creating high-performing, collaborative, and agile teams that deliver impactful results.
Technology Expertise:
* Experience with cloud-based ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics is a plus. A strong understanding of B2B/B2C and EDI solutions.
* Extensive knowledge of Active Directory and Azure AD.
* Domain & SSL Certificates.
* Strong understanding of Web Development and Web integration.
* Experience working with C#.
* Experience working with bank PCI integration and framework.
* Managing vendor contracts & software license purchases & renewals.
* Backup and disaster recovery solutions.
* Strong background in LAN/WAN networks including firewalls and switches.
* VMWare environments.
Location & Reporting Structure:
* Reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will work primarily out of the North Aurora office.
Preferred Skills & Attributes:
* Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technology into business value.
* Experience in leading complex projects in a matrixed environment.
* Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, with an ability to drive cross-departmental collaboration.
Salary / Benefits:
* $140-150k base salary commensurate with experience
* Top-tier benefits package
* Long-term hybrid work schedule
* Opportunity to work with the latest in cloud technologies
* Career growth potential to lead a team within a growing company
Interested in learning more?
Apply now by sending your resume to m.potenza@nigelfrank.com, or for more information, call Matt at 646-540-7521
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