Director of Digital Transformation & Technology
World Class Industries · Hiawatha, IA · 5 days ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Description
WCI is committed to building a championship culture centered around caring, learning, and results that provides the benefits of a small family-owned company where each WCI’er is appreciated, able to make a difference, and work as a team. We are looking for new talent to join our IT team!
About the role
We are looking for individuals who align with our core values: Agile, Genuine, Team Driven.
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive digital transformation strategy aligned with the company's business objectives
- Identifying opportunities for process automation and digital innovation to enhance operational efficiency
- Leading cross-functional teams to execute digital projects and initiatives
- Overseeing the IT department, ensuring robust and secure IT infrastructure while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Staying abreast of emerging technologies and assessing their potential impact on the company
- Ensuring the scalability and security of the company’s digital platforms and services
- Planning, executing, and monitoring digitalization projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
- Collaborating with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables
- Implementing data governance frameworks and ensure the integrity, security, and availability of data
- Utilizing data analytics to drive decision-making and improve business outcomes
- Managing relationships with external technology vendors and service providers
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business needs
- Developing and managing the technology budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources
- Evaluating and approving technology investments and expenditures
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Proven experience as a senior IT leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing environment with 10+ years experience
- Strong understanding of digital transformation principles and technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, automation)
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Long-term strategic thinker and planner
- Ability to lead and influence others
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Governance
- Data Analytics
- Technology Budget Management
- Technology Investments Evaluation
Benefits
- Individual medical coverage to our team members at no cost! Family plans are also available with a portion paid by team members
- Annual profit-sharing bonus
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401K with company match and safe harbor contributions
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the individual.
Benefits
- Work environment focused on high quality and safety standards