Avnet · 1 day ago
Vice President, GIS Global Applications
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expAvnet is a global technology distributor and solutions company that focuses on delivering design, supply chain, and logistics expertise. The Vice President of Global Information Solutions is responsible for leading the global applications ecosystem, enhancing enterprise technology governance, and advancing digital, data, and AI capabilities across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Provide executive ownership of Avnet’s global business platforms, ensuring modern, secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise applications
Oversee SAP Business Data Cloud, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and other enterprise systems
Establish unified standards for architecture, integrations, data quality, performance, and lifecycle management
Drive simplification and consolidation of applications across regions
Ensure platform roadmaps align with business strategy and GIS transformation objectives
Serve as senior GIS liaison to CFO, CHRO, CLO, CDO and other corporate leaders
Translate corporate strategies into aligned technology priorities and executable roadmaps
Improve consistency, speed, and quality of technology support to all corporate functions
Develop and deliver quarterly updates for the Technology & Risk Committee
Coordinate insights across GIS, InfoSec, Risk, Compliance, and Strategy
Ensure communication is concise, accurate, and aligned with enterprise priorities
Co-lead AI literacy efforts with HR and Communications
Operate the AI Governance Council, defining standards, policies, and risk guidelines
Identify opportunities to responsibly scale AI across business units
Establish governance for all business-led IT initiatives
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and compliance obligations
Improve visibility into unmanaged systems and reduce associated risks
Lead cross-functional response for enterprise audits and regulatory reviews
Oversee enterprise data governance for critical shared domains
Sponsor critical programs such as cloud migrations, modernization, analytics, and workplace enhancements
Represent GIS in strategic planning, M&A diligence, and integration
Strengthen global talent across architecture, engineering, and digital capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred (Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related)
15+ years of progressive enterprise IT leadership experience, including global responsibilities
Experience overseeing enterprise applications, corporate platforms, or global shared services
Demonstrated ability to engage at the C-suite and Board levels
Knowledge of cloud platforms, enterprise applications, AI governance, and modern engineering practices
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off
401K and Pension Plan
Paid Holidays
Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
Education Assistance
Employee Development Resources
Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
Company
Avnet
Avnet is a global technology solutions compnay.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (13)
2023 (24)
2022 (15)
2021 (17)
2020 (14)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$550M2025-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $550M
2018-05-08IPO
Leadership Team
Phillip Gallagher
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Youngblood
Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer
Recent News
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