Miller Electric Mfg LLC (an ITW Welding Company) was founded on a simple idea to a very real problem: create the best welding technology in the world, while providing state of the art products at an affordable price. During its inception in 1929 and at the height of the great depression, founder Niels Miller set out to create a product for the everyday person - farmers, blacksmiths, automotive professionals, and the like. He succeeded, and the Miller Electric Mfg LLC family was born. With a global footprint, thousands of patents, and universal brand recognition in the market for the over nine decades, Miller is more than just an industry leading OEM, it's a family. A family that collaborates, solves integrated problems, innovates, and takes risks, together. Our success is a result of our employees and our community, one we're deeply proud of. After all, we build communities.
While our people embody our culture, we also strive to create an inclusive environment where our employees can thrive, create, and connect thru meaningful work. We are proud of our global product recognition but even prouder of our work in and outside of our enterprise:
Best Place to Work For LBGTQ+ Equality - Human Rights Campaign Foundation
United Way Fox Cities Dollars raised $1.1M in 2021
3-to-1 charitable match
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The Welding Segment IT Director develops and implements the long-term strategy and executes the short-term initiatives for the information technology infrastructure, including all systems, processes, applications, controls, and security. This role provides oversight to the international IT teams and directly manages the North America IT team to identify and maximize opportunities to use technology to improve business processes, promote the appropriate strategic use of information, and enable the workforce to safely use information and technology. Reports to Segment Controller with a dotted line to ITW CIO.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Alignment :
Actively participates with business leadership at divisions and segment in strategy development (long range plan, annual plan, etc.).
Applies and drives adoption of ITW IT Guiding Principles (80/20), Frameworks, and IT Sourcing Programs to drive lean and effective IT outcomes in the divisions.
Influences team and business leaders through collaboration and active communication.
Talent Management
Drive the assessment, development, retention, mentoring and recruitment of IT talent that will help deliver the strategy of the business.
Optimization of the IT organizational structure and development of the team along with leveraging the right outside vendors as needed to drive results now and into the future.
Provides leadership and vision to the IT organization in a matrixed environment.
Security and Compliance
Accountable for ensuring divisions comply with the Corporate ITW Cybersecurity Framework.
Actively oversees and ensures that cyber security and risk activities are identified, and the resources deployed are appropriate for the risk level for the divisions and segment.
Oversight for compliance of digital systems to digital security and regulatory compliance including SOX where appropriate.
Project Management
Management of shared services and segment wide IT initiatives by partnering with IT and functional leaders to deliver results.
Accountable for successful implementation of all significant systems projects across the segment through direct project management engagement and continued refinement to support business needs (ERPs, digital marketing initiatives, customer portal enhancements, etc.).
Ensure IT spend is well managed, communicated and justified.
Oversees negotiations and relationships with outside vendors on critical IT projects.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Master's degree preferred.
15+ years' progressive experience working in Information Technology with a minimum of 5 years in a strategic leadership role. Experience at a manufacturing or service delivery company is preferred.
Prior experience with ERP systems including implementation and production support. Experience managing cyber security programs and presenting risk and risk mitigation strategy across all levels of the organization.
Track record of working with executive teams and ability to present complex ideas/situations in a simplified manner.
Strong demonstrated ability to lead and influence without authority.
Must be adept at collaborating with others to analyze facts and issues, identify options, and decide and/or recommend a course of action. Must know when to compromise and when to be assertive.
Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills; good listening skills; a team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the Company.
Ability to make independent decisions and regularly suggest ways to improve services and processes.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
