VP Global IT Infrastructure

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Position Title: VP Global IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
- Location: greater Chicago, IL area (full relocation is available)
- Compensation: Lucrative compensation package, executive benefits package, relocation package (if needed)
- Company: publicly held leader in consumer products
- Type: Full-time/perm position
- Position id: 1686

Explore an exceptional career growth opportunity…..

One of our clients, a global leader in the Consumer Goods industry, has engaged us to find a leader for their global IT infrastructure and security teams. The incumbent will be replacing the existing VP who is moving into a new role. The VP will be leading and actively participating in the architecture and deployment of their strategic and innovative global IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security programs. This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the most innovative companies and recognized brands in the Consumer Goods industry, a fast growing publicly held company with major operations around the world.

The Role

The VP will lead the IT infrastructure, IT operations, and security organization and be an active participant in the development, implementation, and management of their initiatives. The position will be responsible for leading the IT Infrastructure, IT Operations Support, and Cybersecurity functions. This includes their digital transformation, cloud initiatives, security enhancement programs, and alignment of global IT infrastructure initiatives.

• Leading and inspiring a global IT organization responsible for the global expansion, continuing enhancement, and overall IT operations/support.
• Planning, establishing, and realizing the global strategy for IT infrastructure and security.
• Leveraging the latest Agile, Cloud, Devops, and Cybersecurity technologies to support the needs of the global business.
• Acting as an IT technology partner for business teams across the organization
• Planning and managing the budget for IT projects, maintenance, operating expenses, and capital expense

Qualifications

• Must have at least 15 years of experience managing and leading IT teams responsible for infrastructure, and systems and end user support
• Must have at least 7+ years of experience in leading global IT organizations
• Must have a collaborative management style (ability to lead, manage, coach, mentor and develop employees).
• Must have an excellent understanding of current and emerging technologies (e.g., Cloud, DevOps, Cybersecurity)
• Must be an excellent team player - collaborates well with others to solve problems
• Must have excellent analytical skills - strong problem-solving skills; anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve
• Must be change oriented - actively generates process improvements; supports and drives change and innovation; fosters an agile/nimble IT organization.
• Experience in the following is preferred: experience with IT/OT integration; experience in the consumer products / consumer goods industry
• Travel ~10% (domestic and international travel as needed), while leveraging collaboration tools to enhance productivity (video conferencing, etc.)
• A Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s degree a plus

Company Culture: They are committed to their people and to their customers, and have a great focus on speed to market and innovation. They hire great people to do great things. They have a culture of positive values, open communication, collaboration, integrity, respect, and innovation.

Exciting things about this opportunity

• Work for a growing and innovative industry leader in the Consumer Goods industry
• Senior leadership role that is driving high impact across the global organization
• Excellent company culture and values
• Highly compensated role with executive benefits package, generous 401K match, relocation package (if needed)

If this sounds like you... or you would like more information…

Contact:
Karel Lukas
The Trevi Group
karel@thetrevigroup.com
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About THE TREVI GROUP:
The Trevi Group is part of the MRI Network, a leading global search firm with over 250 offices worldwide, and is recognized by FORBES as one of the Best US Executive Search Firms. Since 2008, we've been helping companies hire IT leadership, engineers, and architects in the IT industry.

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