Senior Director, Information Technology

Hollingsworth & Vose -
East Walpole, MA

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Job Details

From $200,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Establishing vendor partnerships
Data Integration (Data management)
Managing IT teams
Change management
Bachelor's degree
Technology management experience
Enterprise Integration
Vendor relationship management
Technology budget management
Managing business operations budgets
Manufacturing company experience
Cross-functional communication
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Information Technology leads the global IT function at H&V, ensuring reliable systems, secure infrastructure, and data-driven solutions that enable the company’s manufacturing, commercial, and financial operations.

This role focuses on execution excellence, operational reliability, and disciplined delivery of enterprise technology initiatives — including ERP/MES platforms, infrastructure, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The Senior Director partners closely with Finance, Operations, and Commercial leaders, and works collaboratively across Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, HR, and Compliance to ensure IT services and investments directly support business priorities and performance goals. This position reports to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Execution

Lead and develop a global IT organization focused on service and accountability.

Translate strategic objectives into executable IT plans and roadmaps.

Ensure reliable operation of core systems and infrastructure globally.

Strengthen IT governance, delivery processes, and performance metrics.

Systems and Platform Management

Oversee enterprise applications (Oracle, TIPS/Lovis, MES, Planful, etc.).

Lead ERP roadmap execution in partnership with process owners.

Support Finance and Commercial teams with data and reporting accuracy.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure

Maintain robust cybersecurity practices and network reliability.

Manage vendors and optimize service delivery

Business Partnership and Collaboration

Build strong relationships with plant and functional leaders.

Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Communicate performance, budgets, and project updates clearly to leadership.

Success in the First 12 Months

Operational Reliability: Consistent system uptime and reliable IT service delivery.

2. ERP and Platform Execution: Achieve roadmap milestones and stakeholder alignment.

3. Financial and Vendor Discipline: Improve IT spend transparency and reporting.

4. Team and Culture: Strengthen trust through communication and responsiveness.

5. Cybersecurity: Standardize global infrastructure and security performance metrics.

Qualifications and Experience

8–10 years of progressive IT leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.

Strong understanding of enterprise systems, data integration, and infrastructure.

Proven ability to lead through change and improve service delivery.

Experience managing vendors, budgets, and multi-site operations.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Hands-on operator – detailed yet strategic.
- Service-minded leader – responsive and dependable.
- Structured and reliable – delivers with discipline.
- Team builder – develops and empowers global IT staff.
- Calm communicator – clear and solutions-oriented.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred.

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Salary starting at: $200,000

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Position Summary

The Senior Director of Information Technology leads the global IT function at H&V, ensuring reliable systems, secure infrastructure, and data-driven solutions that enable the company’s manufacturing, commercial, and financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Execution

Lead and develop a global IT organization focused on service and accountability.

Translate strategic objectives into executable IT plans and roadmaps.

Ensure reliable operation of core systems and infrastructure globally.

Strengthen IT governance, delivery processes, and performance metrics.

Systems and Platform Management

Oversee enterprise applications (Oracle, TIPS/Lovis, MES, Planful, etc.).

Lead ERP roadmap execution in partnership with process owners.

Support Finance and Commercial teams with data and reporting accuracy.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure

Maintain robust cybersecurity practices and network reliability.

Manage vendors and optimize service delivery

Business Partnership and Collaboration

Build strong relationships with plant and functional leaders.

Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Communicate performance, budgets, and project updates clearly to leadership.

Success in the First 12 Months

Operational Reliability: Consistent system uptime and reliable IT service delivery.

2. ERP and Platform Execution: Achieve roadmap milestones and stakeholder alignment.

3. Financial and Vendor Discipline: Improve IT spend transparency and reporting.

4. Team and Culture: Strengthen trust through communication and responsiveness.

5. Cybersecurity: Standardize global infrastructure and security performance metrics.

Qualifications and Experience

8–10 years of progressive IT leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.

Strong understanding of enterprise systems, data integration, and infrastructure.

Proven ability to lead through change and improve service delivery.

Experience managing vendors, budgets, and multi-site operations.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Hands-on operator – detailed yet strategic.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred.

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