Vice President, IT, Digital & AI

Role Overview

Arclin is seeking a Vice President of IT, Digital & AI to lead the next phase of enterprise technology transformation by integrating core IT capabilities with advanced digital and AI-driven innovation. This executive will play a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and new value creation across a global manufacturing environment.

The VP will partner closely with the CIO and executive leadership team to define and execute a business-aligned digital and AI strategy, ensuring that emerging technologies are deployed responsibly, securely, and at scale to drive competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute a unified IT, digital, and AI strategy aligned to Arclin’s business objectives and growth roadmap
• Identify high-value opportunities to leverage AI, analytics, and automation to improve operations, supply chain, R&D and customer experience
• Partner with business leaders to embed digital capabilities into core processes and decision-making
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI initiatives, from use case identification through model development, deployment, and scaling
• Drive adoption of machine learning, advanced analytics, and generative AI to unlock efficiencies and enable new business capabilities
• Ensure AI initiatives are aligned with enterprise priorities and integrated into existing systems and workflows
• Establish and enforce AI governance frameworks, ensuring ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies
• Develop policies for responsible AI, bias mitigation, data privacy, and regulatory compliance
• Partner with Legal, Risk, and Security teams to address evolving regulatory requirements and enterprise risk
• Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, including automation, IoT, and advanced analytics
• Identify and scale innovative use cases that drive measurable business value (e.g., predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, quality optimization, Formulation)
• Foster a culture of continuous innovation and experimentation
• Technology Delivery & Architecture
• Deploy solutions in Azure, IoT, and operational technology (OT) environments
• Ensure scalable, secure, and resilient architectures that support both traditional AI workloads
• Drive integration of AI capabilities into enterprise systems and data ecosystems
• Talent & Organization Leadership
• Develop talent strategies to attract and retain critical digital and AI skillsets
• Establish partnerships with external vendors, technology providers, and innovation ecosystems
• Executive & Board Engagement
• Translate complex digital and AI concepts into clear, actionable business insights for executive leadership and the Board
• Provide transparent reporting on ROI, adoption, risks, and strategic outcomes

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with significant responsibility across digital transformation and data/AI initiatives
• Proven experience developing and executing enterprise AI and digital strategies aligned to business outcomes
• Strong understanding of AI/ML, data platforms, analytics, and enterprise IT architecture
• Experience leading cross-functional, large-scale transformation programs
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with C-suite and Board-level stakeholders
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology innovation to financial and operational performance

Preferred Experience

• In manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments
• Experience with Azure cloud, IoT, and operational technology (OT) environments
• Experience in M&A integrations, TSA exits, or enterprise carve-outs
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or Business
• Relevant certifications in cloud, data, or AI