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Position Title: VP of IT Applications & Architecture
- Location: Remote office in UK, EU, or South Africa. Or hybrid in USA from CT, OK, TX, MS.
- Compensation: Lucrative base and bonus, long term incentives, full benefits (plus relo is available within USA)
- Industry: Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas (upstream)
- Company: Publicly held 3.5B global Chemical Manufacturing company
- Type: Full-time position
- Position id: 1711
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One of our clients has retained us to find an experienced Global IT Applications leader. It is a VP role that will lead the IT Applications organization while also actively participating in the architecture and deployment of their strategic IT/OT convergence and business transformation programs. This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the most innovative companies in the Chemicals industry. They are a publicly held 3.5B per year company that is a leading global provider of specialized chemicals. They mine and process rare minerals and they manufacture a broad range of products that we see in everyday products. Today, they are one of the top global producers in their space, with over 7,000 employees with major operations in 9 countries around the world.
The Role
The VP - IT Applications & Architecture will be an active participant in developing, implementing, and managing information technology strategies and initiatives. The position will be responsible for leading the Global IT Applications function which drives operational excellence, through simplification, standardization, automation, optimization and security. The VP - IT Applications is responsible for Global IT Systems including ERP (SAP), HRIS, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Digital Control Systems, Industrial Control Systems, Interfaces, Business Warehouse and Data Analysis, Financial Consolidation and other systems required to run their global integrated business.
Leading and inspiring a team of 100+ IT professionals and IT contractors responsible for the continuing enhancement, and platform maintenance while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and controls
Acting as the technology partner for both IT and businesses teams across the organization
Planning, establishing, and realizing the global IT Applications technology roadmap
Establishing global standards for IT Applications across the company
Managing necessary upgrades and enhancement of existing applications
Planning and managing the budget processes for IT projects, maintenance, expense management
Participating in the global implementation of the company’s strategic IT/OT converge program.
Exciting things about this opportunity
Work for a growing and innovative industry leader in the Chemicals industry
Senior strategic VP role that is driving high impact across the global organization (excellent career growth opportunity)
Excellent company culture and values
Highly compensated role (salary, bonus, LTI), excellent benefits, 401K with generous match
Qualifications
Must have at least 10 years of experience managing IT teams responsible for architecture, systems development, systems support, compliance and automation
Must have experience working for a global company in the Chemicals, Mining, or Oil & Gas (upstream) industries -- and experience managing globally dispersed teams
Must have at least 10 years of experience with SAP ERP solutions, , including experience implementing S/4Hana.
Must have experience in developing and leading Business Transformation initiatives
Must have experience managing Application Managed Services outsourcing partners
Must have a broad understanding of key business functions including production, maintenance, quality, commercial, finance, supply chain and HR
Must have a collaborative management style. Ability to manage, coach, mentor and develop employees is a critical ingredient.
Must have an excellent understanding of, and interest in, current and emerging technologies
Must be an excellent team player - collaborates well with others to solve problems
Must have excellent analytical skills - strong problem-solving skills; anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve
Must be change oriented - actively generates process improvements; supports and drives change, and confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways
Must be able to travel to various company locations as needed
A Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s degree a plus
Company Culture: They are committed to their people, their customers, and their communities around the globe, and have a great focus on sustainability. From Australia to the U.S., from Europe to South Africa, from production sites to R&D labs, they bring the same passion to work in every location, everywhere, every day. They hire great people to do great things. They have a culture of positive values, open communication, collaboration, respect, and innovation.
If this sounds like you... or you would like more information…
Contact:
Karel Lukas, Managing Partner
The Trevi Group
Tel/Text: +1-615-815-1961
Email: karel@thetrevigroup (dot) com
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About THE TREVI GROUP:
The Trevi Group is part of the MRI Network, a leading global search firm with over 250 offices worldwide, and is recognized by FORBES as one of the Best US Executive Search Firms. Since 2008, we've been helping companies hire IT leadership, engineers, and architects in the IT industry.
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Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Mining, Oil, Gas, and Mining, and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing
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