Head of Enterprise Technology & Digital Strategy

Confidential Jobs is a manufacturing and supply chain business seeking a senior technology executive to lead their global information systems function. The role focuses on transformation, AI enablement, and ERP modernization, overseeing core systems and driving digital transformation across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a 3-year roadmap for enterprise systems, digital platforms, and data governance
• Oversee all core systems including ERP (JD Edwards), WMS (Logility), HCM (UKG), MES, and M365
• Develop and scale AI/ML pilots across manufacturing, finance, operations, and customer-facing workflows
• Drive post-merger technology integration and support digital transformation across 9 plants and multiple DCs
• Create an IS organizational structure to match scale, security, and innovation goals
• Oversee a multi-million dollar technology budget (OPEX & CAPEX), vendor strategy, and insourcing/outsourcing decisions
• Implement scalable cybersecurity, DR/BCP, and compliance controls

Skills

• Led global IT or IS teams in complex, multi-site manufacturing or logistics environments
• Delivered measurable impact through ERP modernization, AI/ML rollout, or data governance programs
• Reported to the CEO, President, or executive committee
• Worked in companies between $500M–$5B in revenue
• Managed budgets of $10M+ and teams of 40+ across infrastructure, apps, and security
• Translated business needs into digital strategies across supply chain, finance, HR, and operations
• Been accountable for IS transformation in a private-equity, privately-held, or family-owned business
• Experience with systems like Oracle Fusion, JD Edwards, UKG, Microsoft Azure, MES platforms, or MDM tools
• Direct executive visibility, with the mandate to scale digital systems from the ground up
• Opportunity to reshape legacy tech in a stable, profitable business with long-term ownership
• Flexible location: preference for Midwest-based candidates or those open to hybrid travel
• Confidential replacement of a senior leader — company is stable but ready for change

Company Overview

• Confidential Jobs is operated by ExecThread, Inc. (https://execthread.com). It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://execthread.com.