Director of Digital Transformation & Technology

Hiawatha, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=925+N.+15th+Ave.+Hiawatha+IA+USA+52233)

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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 grow our IT team! This role requires on-site work in Hiawatha, Iowa. We are looking for individuals who align with our core values:

• Agile

• Genuine

• Team Driven

We offer:

• 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

• Work environment focused on high quality and safety standards

What you’ll be doing:

• 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 assess 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

WCI has grown from $50M in annual sales to more than $375M in the last 10 years. During the same period, we have added 5 new locations bringing the total up to 9, including 1 located internationally. That growth has provided an opportunity to further expand our vision with our customers and increase our capacities.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• 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