Global Power Components · 2 weeks ago
IT Director
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGlobal Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of continued growth, they are looking for a motivated IT Director to join their growing team. The IT Director is responsible for scaling the technology backbone of the business, overseeing enterprise software delivery and IT infrastructure to ensure systems are secure, reliable, and built to support long-term growth.
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Responsibilities
Build and execute a multi-year IT strategy aligned to GPC’s growth, operational scale, and manufacturing footprint; serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology enablement, system scalability, cybersecurity risk, and digital transformation; establish IT governance, prioritization frameworks, and decision rights across software and infrastructure; define IT KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadence tied to business outcomes
Own the enterprise IT portfolio, managing multiple concurrent programs and dependencies; apply strong program and project management discipline to roadmaps, timelines, budgets, resourcing, risk management; drive predictable delivery of initiatives across ERP, integrations, infrastructure upgrades, security, and data platforms; standardized SDLC, change management, and release practices
Oversee enterprise applications including ERP, CRM, finance, HR, manufacturing, supply chain, and reporting systems; lead systems integration, data architecture, and automation initiatives; reduce technical debt and improve system performance, usability, and reliability
Direct IT infrastructure operations: networks, servers, cloud platforms, endpoints, backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity; ensure system availability, business continuity, and incident response readiness; establish security standards, access controls, and compliance practices appropriate for a manufacturing environment
Qualification
Required
Ability to adopt and adapt to the GPC Culture
10+ years progressive IT experience with 5+ years in a senior IT leadership role (Director or equivalent)
Strong background in ERP ecosystems, systems integration, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture
Strong people leader with experience leading both application/software teams and IT infrastructure operations including a 20+ person team
Exceptional program management capability managing complex, cross-functional portfolios
Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and drive change
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (required)
Preferred
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operationally complex environments strongly preferred
Master's degree (MBA, MS IT, Engineering Management) preferred
PMP, SAFe, ITIL, or similar certifications preferred
Cybersecurity or cloud certifications a plus
Company
Global Power Components
Global Power Components is manufacturing generator accessories, offers competitive pricing, quality products, on-time delivery.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Watkinson
Chief Operating Officer
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