Vice President, Information Technology bei Ergotron, INC

Description

About Ergotron:

Ergotron, Inc. is a global leader in designing ergonomic solutions that connect people and technology to enhance human performance, health and happiness. Using the Technology of Movement™, Ergotron builds products and custom solutions that help people feel a new sense of energy in healthcare, industrial and office settings, both at home and on-site. 

Through its 43-year history, Ergotron has led the industry with innovative, professional-grade products and customer-focused service. The company has earned more than 200 patents and established a growing portfolio of award-winning brands including WorkFit® and CareFit™, and patented Constant Force™ and LiFeKinnex™ technologies. Ergotron is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a presence in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.ergotron.com. 

Position Summary:

The Vice President, Information Technology will partner with the leadership team to plan, develop and execute the technology strategy and roadmap aligned with Ergotron’s long term strategic plan. The VP, IT will own and direct the delivery of strategic technology initiatives as well as lead ongoing day to day technology operations, including driving of operational improvement opportunities and risk mitigations.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Define Technology Strategy – Partner with executive leadership to set IT strategy and digital roadmaps that enable business growth, efficiency, and innovation.
• Ensure IT Operations Excellence – Direct day-to-day IT operations, ensuring availability, scalability, security, and performance of ERP and enterprise systems.
• Lead ERP Transformation – Oversee the migration from Oracle EBS 11i to Oracle Fusion, ensuring alignment with business needs, strong change management, and successful adoption.
• Manage and Optimize IT Investments – Develop business cases, budgets, and ROI analyses for IT initiatives, maintaining fiscal responsibility and cost optimization to ensure an efficient and scalable IT function.
• Drive Digital Enablement – Enhance business systems, eCommerce, and enterprise data/analytics capabilities to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive M&A Integration – Develop and execute repeatable IT and systems integration playbooks to enable rapid, seamless integration of acquisitions.
• Strengthen Cybersecurity & Risk Management – Build and maintain robust cybersecurity, data governance, backup, and disaster recovery programs.
• Optimize IT/OT Integration – Advance integration between Information Technology and Operational Technology to drive efficiency across the business.
• Manage Vendor & Partner Relationships – Oversee implementation partners, vendors, and service providers to ensure delivery against business objectives.

Management & Organizational Development

• Develop and Lead IT Talent – Attract, mentor, and retain top technology talent; build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement; and ensure the IT organization has the skills to deliver on current and future business priorities.
• Drive Results - Develop goals and strategies to ensure the IT department runs smoothly and effectively.
• Manage a team of project execution leaders that will embrace change and deliver system changes on time, on budget, and at committed scope levels.
• Address shortfalls in performance swiftly, with strong coaching and fast resolution to ensure top performance from all team members. 
• The ability to inspire, lead and motivate is imperative. 
• Ensure accountability to goals, objectives and overall performance of the IT team, clearly defining ownership and responsibilities for each team member. 
• Recommend and implement appropriate organizational and process changes in a timely manner.
• Promote, support and adhere to all corporate ethics, expense controls, safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures.
• Lead team by effectively communicating Ergotron initiatives, “owning the message”, driving positive morale on the floor and conduct regular team meetings, 1:1’s and development sessions.
• Champion and model behavior reinforcing Ergotron’s Core Values. 

Position Requirements (Knowledge and Experience):

• MBA or Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, business, engineering, or relevant field.
• 10 plus years’ experience managing and/or directing an IT operation.
• Experience working in the manufacturing industry, with cross-functional understanding of industry specific business processes.
• Experience working with Private Equity owned Portfolio Companies and/or M&A technology integration experience.
• Hands-On Leadership – Demonstrate a willingness to “roll up sleeves” and directly contribute to critical initiatives when needed, balancing strategic vision with practical execution.
• Relevant and demonstrable experience with project management and process improvement, including delivering IT initiatives on-time and on-budget.
• Track record of partnering with business stakeholders on business transformation initiatives (e.g., changes in business model, sales & marketing transformation).
• Demonstratable experience with Business Intelligence / Data Analytics, progressive understanding information and data management.
• Must be a strategic thought leader that can see the big picture, establish vision and articulate a strong plan of execution. Strong communication and presentation skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to create, set, and achieve strategic initiatives that specifically align with organizational goals. 
• Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to distill complex situations into actionable items. 
• Must possess an open, collaborative working style that thrives in a cross-functional, matrix team environment. 
• Demonstrated good business and financial acumen, strong decision-making skills. 
• Must live/work within a commutable driving distance of the Eagan, MN facility. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Oracle and Salesforce. 
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job as described to you for the position.

Benefits:

• Being able to solve complex problems within a passion-filled environment is rewarded by a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, allowing for work and life balance.
• At Ergotron, we are committed to moving you forward with leading benefits and reward programs. Beyond a fast-paced, innovative work environment, we offer a comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits package, including but not limited to; medical, dental, vision, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, 401k with match, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• We work hard and we recharge. With five weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), eleven paid holidays and summer hours our employees have ample time throughout the year to spend with family and friends, traveling or relaxing.
• We are proud to support our employees and their growing families by offering ten weeks of paid maternity leave, four weeks of paid paternity leave, and three days of paid grandparents leave.
• Both our newest and our most tenured employees are formally recognized. Our career milestones program ensures that our new team members feel welcome and rewards employees at five years, ten years, fifteen years and beyond.