Aurorium · 6 hours ago
Director of IT
Delaware Water Gap, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expAurorium is a materials innovation partner that aids global manufacturers in enhancing quality of life through high-performance materials. The Global Director of IT will lead the IT function, focusing on transforming it into a customer-centric strategic partner while overseeing global IT operations and driving innovation initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that supports Aurorium’s growth, efficiency, and customer-centric objectives
Collaborate with executive and functional leaders to identify technology opportunities that enable competitive advantage and revenue growth
Drive annual IT planning and budgeting processes to ensure investments align with strategic priorities and deliver measurable ROI
Monitor technology trends and emerging innovations to proactively recommend solutions that advance business capabilities
Oversee global IT operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of core systems including ERP (SAP), CRM (Salesforce), SAGE, Intelex and enterprise collaboration platforms
Lead the modernization of legacy systems and migration to scalable cloud-based infrastructure and applications
Implement robust IT service management practices to provide responsive support, minimize downtime, optimize cost and meet defined SLAs
Lead the development and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Champion a service-first IT culture that delivers seamless, reliable, and user-friendly technology for both internal employees and external customers
Partner with the functional teams to deploy digital tools and customer portals that enhance engagement and transparency
Monitor and improve customer and user satisfaction metrics, using feedback to drive continuous improvement
Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Provide mentorship and career development opportunities to strengthen technical expertise and leadership capabilities
Establish clear performance metrics and conduct regular reviews to ensure team alignment with business objectives
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion to drive creativity and innovation within the IT organization
Establish and enforce IT governance frameworks for project and portfolio management, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery
Oversee cybersecurity strategy and operations to protect data, systems, and intellectual property against evolving threats
Ensure compliance with global regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific standards
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize service levels and cost efficiency
Drive enterprise data strategy and governance to ensure integrity, accessibility, and security across the organization
Develop advanced analytics capabilities and business intelligence dashboards to support data-driven decision-making
Partner with business units to identify key metrics and enable predictive analytics for proactive business planning
Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times
Active participation in continuous improvement activities
Participates in problem-solving
Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 7 years in global roles
Demonstrated success in leading technology-enabled transformations and executing strategic IT initiatives
Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP required) and Salesforce in a manufacturing environment
Chemical or manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred
Ability to translate business goals into technology strategies that drive growth and customer value
Broad knowledge of enterprise applications, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies
Proven track record in managing complex global IT operations and delivering reliable, scalable systems
Strong skills in building, mentoring, and leading high-performing, globally distributed teams
Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and optimizing technology investments for ROI
Exceptional ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making across all levels
Expertise in guiding organizations through digital transformation and cultural change
Keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
Adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
Passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
Empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard
Preferred
Chemical or manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
401(k)
Disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company
Aurorium
Aurorium is a chemical manufacturing company that helps various industries develop products by providing solutions and advanced ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
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