VP of Information Technology bei Formerra

Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading ecommerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways – driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com.

 Formerra leads in the market with the following key capabilities:

• Problem-solving mindset, based on ingenuity and backed by a skilled and experienced commercial team that brings differentiated insights across markets including healthcare, consumer, industrial and mobility
• Expansive material portfolio, including engineering thermoplastics and traditional polymers across leading material brands
• Integrated, long-standing relationships with leading, global suppliers
• Unparalleled and highly specialized technical, processing, and design support
• Regulatory-compliant material support and expertise

Position Overview

The VP, Information Technology is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational management of the company’s global IT applications and infrastructure.   This includes overseeing IT strategy and planning, network and infrastructure management, enterprise systems and applications, data privacy and security, IT operations and support, IT project management office, vendor management, and compliance and risk management. The VP has budgetary responsibilities, manages multiple projects and staff, and collaborates closely with the broader organization to effectively maintain current technologies and implement new technologies in a manner that is efficient, innovative, and maximizes return on investment.  

This position is global in scope and may require travel (10%).  

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates and implements the company strategy for information technology operations and business systems. Responsible for developing innovative short and long-term plans to support the company’s growth strategies and advancements for a next generation distribution company
• Successfully delivers large, highly complex and visible company-wide and interdepartmental projects and programs with strategic business importance  
• Provides technical leadership in the design, development, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the global IT function. Operates as a player / coach with the ability to think globally and strategically, as well as the willingness to execute tactical work 
• Proactively suggests and promotes technology and processes to maximize return on investment (ROI) and benefit both internal and external customers, including user training on Formerra’s methods. 
• Manages and leads a high performing team with direct, indirect, and third-party resources, focusing on operational efficiency and cost management, proving performance feedback, and supporting coaching and development. Promotes collaboration at all levels and cross-functionally  
• Leads the design, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of Formerra’s cybersecurity posture, monitoring, and incident response program
• Leads security incident response, participates in investigations of suspected information security misuse or compliance, and recommends appropriate corrective actions for information security incident response
• Stays abreast of regulatory changes that can affect information security policy, standards, and procedures, recommend appropriate security program changes, and follow up to ensure completion. Gains knowledge of changing technologies and provides recommendations for adaptation of new technologies or policies 
• Proactively researches and champions ways to improve efficiency of the global network, thus increasing productivity and ease of use for internal customers  
•  Actively manages relationships with IT vendors, establishing service level agreements and managing performance against them
• Designs and manages future and current state business models and practically applies new and emerging technologies to drive them
• Collaborate with Digital team to support Company’s digitization and ecommerce growth plans
• Supports M&A activities, including IT due diligence of targets and ERP implementations

Qualifications:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s in computer science/engineering, information security, or related discipline with concentration in IT preferred, or equivalent experience.  MBA or other advanced degree a plus 

Experience: 

• 10+ years of leadership experience in global IT functions
• Experience leading technology in carve-out and/or start-up environments 
• Experience with Lean-IT concepts and organizational structures preferred
  1. Utilizing & managing MSPs  
  2. Managing service levels 
  3. 100-day planning 
• Experience with SAP product suite and SAP ECC Architecture 
• Experience in roles where it was critical to understand the needs of the business and how technology will enable them
• Experience managing internal and external cross-functional interactions (Company Ownership, MSPs, etc.)  
• Demonstrated strong Program Management Skills  
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage budgets 
• Demonstrated experience with contract negotiations

Work Environment:

• Hybrid Schedule: Combination of office and remote work
• Physical Requirements: Requires remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time, and frequent communication.   Must be able to operate computers and other office equipment. 
• Setting: Typical work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate. 

Disclaimers: 

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Formerra that all employees are employed at the will of Formerra for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.
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