Director of Information Technology; ERP

An established industrial organization is seeking a hands‑on IT Director to lead technology operations while aligning enterprise systems with business performance goals. This role blends strategic leadership with day‑to‑day execution, requiring strong ownership of ERP platforms, data integrity, and IT service delivery within a lean operating environment (responsible for all of IT, end‑to‑end). The ideal candidate is a practical technology leader who drives measurable outcomes through disciplined execution and cross‑functional partnership.

• Bloomington, MN (5 days a week in-office position)

• up to $175K base salary + annual bonus
• No work visa sponsorship available; no C2C, thank you

• Base salary + bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• 20 days of Paid Personal Time (PTO)
• 5 days Sick Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays

• Define and execute a pragmatic technology roadmap aligned to organizational priorities and growth objectives
• Establish clear governance, prioritization frameworks, and performance metrics for IT initiatives
• Ensure technology investments support operational efficiency, scalability, and measurable business value

• Own governance, performance, and continuous improvement of ERP and core enterprise applications
• Maintain system stability, data accuracy, and structured change management practices
• Partner with business leaders to optimize workflows and system utilization
• Oversee integrations between ERP, CRM, analytics, and operational platforms

• Strengthen master data governance and enterprise data quality standards
• Improve reporting capabilities and business visibility through modern analytics tools
• Support data‑driven decision‑making across operational and financial functions

• Lead IT operations with defined service management processes and accountability measures
• Implement best practices for incident, change, and problem management
• Establish service performance expectations and operational KPIs
• Ensure cybersecurity controls, infrastructure reliability, and risk mitigation practices

• Act as a strategic technology advisor to functional leaders across operations, finance, engineering, and commercial teams
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Promote alignment around systems ownership, data standards, and process improvements

• Lead and mentor a small internal IT team while coordinating external service providers
• Manage vendor performance, contracts, and delivery expectations
• Oversee IT budgeting with a focus on efficiency, value realization, and ROI

• Proven experience leading IT functions with direct ownership of enterprise systems and ERP platforms
• Hands‑on ERP expertise within manufacturing, industrial, or operations‑driven environments
• Successful leadership traits include strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution, willingness to roll up sleeves and work alongside teams, and ability to drive results without excessive approvals
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, integrations, and business process optimization
• Experience supporting BI/reporting solutions (e.g., Power BI or similar analytics tools)
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (ITIL or comparable practices preferred)
• Demonstrated project delivery experience using structured methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or hybrid approaches)
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
• Strong communication skills with experience influencing stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Analytical mindset with structured problem‑solving capabilities
• High accountability, ownership mentality, and execution focus

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