Confidential Jobs · 5 days ago
Head of Enterprise Technology & Digital Strategy
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveConfidential 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.
Computer Software
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Confidential Jobs
Confidential Jobs is operated by ExecThread, Inc. (https://execthread.com).
Founded in 2015
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Nelson
Managing Partner
Brandon Nolan
Chief Information Security Officer
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