Director IT Digital Strategy and Technology

Company: Generac Power Systems
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

Director IT Digital Strategy and Technology Company Generac Power Systems Name Director IT Digital Strategy and Technology Employment Type Full Time Shift 1st Here at Generac we don't simply wait for opportunities to come to us. Our team is consistently on the lookout for new and innovative advances in our industry, which has led to our great success and company growth. We are proud to be a leader in the power generation industry and are quickly breaking ground in the Clean Energy segment. This growth equals rapid career advancement opportunities for those who want to be challenged and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performance culture. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), this role is responsible for digital IT strategy, evolution, and operations in support of our enterprise-wide growth and transformation strategy. This role is a solutions-driven business partner who is fixated on enabling the business through new and innovative technology while not losing focus on the traditional IT responsibilities that support the infrastructure. This role is highly collaborative with fellow leaders to better understand, analyze, and support the needs for the business, leading to the subsequent establishment of suitable digital strategies.

• Architect global IT digital strategy that is predicated on foundational builds and strategic intents
• Establish Key Performance Indicators for facts-based measurement of IT service delivery for digital initiatives
• Participate in evolution of the IT function and its role in Digital Business
• Leader of sustaining, positive purpose driven, high performing culture--
• Serve as catalyst for Digital Transformation focused on driving business efficiencies by utilizing new and emerging technologies
• Lead strategic IT initiatives in support of the digital strategy
• Manage the digital IT budget and bring forward investment request for strategic digital initiatives
• Lead the re-organization of the IT function to reposition focus on delivering a digital transformation, bringing advanced analytics to the forefront at Generac, and enabling our businesses and functions through key initiatives--
• Lead the development of a long-term digital technology roadmap and IT functional strategies
• Prioritize and manage demand for IT resources as conflicts arise
• Designs and directs the work of the functional area
• Selects, coaches and develops the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team
• Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development
• Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered and performance is systematically improved
• Empower and further develop the IT managers and digital talent within the enterprise through various forms of training, upskilling, and hosting innovation exercises Minimal Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 15 plus years of relevant IT and/or business experience
  • 7 years supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience building data analytics functions that enable the business through decision and strategic support
    • Successful experience who has played a key role in architecting an end-to end business digital transformation that is predicated on internal and external customer needs, and then bringing that strategy to fruition
    • Proven experience collaborating with online and analytical commercial functions and has proven deep understanding of the role technology plays in customer experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
      • creating digital technology roadmaps, forward thinking, and innovative solutions on how to enable the new customer journey Physical demands:--While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting; close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel "We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

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