Parts Town · 2 weeks ago
Vice President of IT (On-site Work Schedule)
DuPage County, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $343K/yr
15+ years expParts Town is the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment and appliance parts, seeking a Vice President of IT to lead their technology strategy and operations. The role involves overseeing IT governance, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment between technology and business priorities.
CookingFood ProcessingLogisticsRestaurantsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Define and execute PTA’s IT strategy and multi-year roadmaps aligned with business growth and operational priorities
Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and other business functions to translate business goals into technology-enabled outcomes
Ensure IT investments are prioritized, governed, and measured for impact, embedding transparency and accountability
Collaborate with the Group CIO and divisional IT peers to identify opportunities for simplification, reuse, and “better together” approaches
Lead transformation initiatives across ERP, WMS, CRM, EDI, and financial systems, ensuring platforms are modernized, simplified, and integrated
Oversee application and data integration, enabling seamless end-to-end business processes across PTA and into global standards
Partner with the Data & Analytics team to define the right technical and process enablers that unlock business outcomes
Champion the adoption of embedded AI and intelligent automation across applications, platforms, and workflows
Establish and chair IT governance forums, ensuring effective prioritization, architecture review, and business engagement
Oversee IT routines, including change advisory boards (CAB), program reviews, and architecture review boards (ARB)
Drive alignment with enterprise standards while tailoring IT solutions to PTA’s unique business requirements
Serve as a strategic advisor to PTA leadership, ensuring IT is embedded as a partner in decision-making
Establish effective communication channels across IT and business functions to share roadmaps, progress, and outcomes
Act as a culture champion, driving engagement, collaboration, and “Better Together” behaviors across IT and the business
Identify and deliver innovation opportunities that enhance customer and employee experiences
Build strong vendor and ecosystem partnerships to accelerate innovation, optimize delivery, and create joint business value
Lead strategic vendor management across key technology providers, MSPs, and integrators to ensure accountability, performance, and cost efficiency
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, reducing technical debt and modernizing platforms, infrastructure, and processes
Ensure PTA’s IT operations are reliable, secure, and resilient, including infrastructure, applications, and support services
Maintain strong cyber, disaster recovery, and risk management practices in partnership with Security and Infrastructure teams
Track and report performance metrics to measure IT effectiveness and value delivery
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT leadership team across applications, operations, and infrastructure
Foster a diverse and inclusive environment that attracts, develops, and retains top IT talent
Develop succession planning, leadership capability, and technical depth across the PTA IT organization
Qualification
Required
15+ years of IT leadership experience with at least 5+ years in a divisional or enterprise CIO/VP role
Strong track record of leading IT in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or e-commerce environments
Proven success developing and executing IT strategies, roadmaps, governance, and transformation programs
Deep experience with ERP (SAP S/4 RISE preferred), WMS, CRM, and digital platforms, with strong integration knowledge
Demonstrated expertise in embedding AI/automation and enabling data-driven processes in partnership with Data & Analytics
Extensive experience in strategic vendor management, including contract negotiations, performance management, and leveraging ecosystem partners for value creation
Excellent communicator with outstanding executive presence, with experience engaging senior business leadership and boards
Strong financial management skills, including oversight of large-scale IT budgets and external partnerships
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) with match
Employee assistance programs
Paid time off
Paid sick time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Professional development opportunities
Company
Parts Town
Parts Town is the fastest growing distributor of genuine OEM repair and maintenance equipment parts for the restaurant and foodservice.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Leonard Green & PartnersBerkshire Partners
2021-11-03Private Equity
2016-07-01Private Equity
2016-06-30Acquired
Leadership Team
Steve Snower
Chief Executive Officer
B
Bill Reedy
Founder
Recent News
2025-08-13
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